Compensation Manager

Thenewyorktimes; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times Company seeks a Compensation Manager to serve as a subject matter expert for complex compensation analyses and program support. This hybrid role will work out of our NYC headquarters three days a week and report to the Vice President, Compensation and Global Mobility.

You will lead annual salary benchmarking, design and test compensation tools in Workday, and guide the annual review process while ensuring compliance with FLSA and pay-equity laws.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compensation or a related HR analytical field.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis and translating findings into clear, applicable recommendations.
• Experience presenting analytical findings to company partners (HRBPs, Managers).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Familiarity with compensation regulations and legislation (e.g., FLSA, Pay Equity laws).

Responsibilities

• Be a dedicated compensation partner for assigned client groups, providing in-depth analysis and consultation on compensation matters to HRBPs and business leaders.
• Lead our recurring compensation plans, such as the annual salary survey benchmarking, maintenance of the compensation survey library, or the design and testing of compensation tools in Workday.
• Support the annual compensation review and planning process (merit, incentive, and equity grants), including advanced data modeling, preparation of summary reports for leadership, and coordinating communication materials.
• Conduct complex, organization-wide analysis of compensation data, including in-depth market pricing and the development of internal salary ranges.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act and pay-transparency requirements.

Skills

Compensation

Qualitative analysis

Data modeling

Present findings

Project management

FLSA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Tools

Workday

MarketPay

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

About the role

As the Compensation Manager you will be a subject matter expert and primary resource for complex compensation analyses and program support. You will bridge the gap between analytical tasks and the strategic implementation of corporate compensation programs. You will manage specific client group relationships, lead smaller compensation projects, and provide recommendations that directly inform pay decisions and policy administration. You will be in a hybrid remote/in-office position where you will work out of our NYC headquarters 3 days per week reporting to the Vice President, Compensation and Global Mobility.

Responsibilities

• Be a dedicated compensation partner for assigned client groups, providing in-depth analysis and consultation on compensation matters to HRBPs and business leaders.
• Lead our recurring compensation plans, such as the annual salary survey benchmarking, maintenance of the compensation survey library, or the design and testing of compensation tools in Workday.
• Support the annual compensation review and planning process (merit, incentive, and equity grants), including advanced data modeling, preparation of summary reports for leadership, and coordinating communication materials.
• Conduct complex, organization-wide analysis of compensation data, including in-depth market pricing and the development of internal salary ranges.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Act and pay-transparency requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compensation or a related HR analytical field.
• Experience conducting qualitative analysis and translating findings into clear, applicable recommendations.
• Experience presenting analytical findings to company partners (HRBPs, Managers).
• Solid experience with compensation management tools (e.g., MarketPay) and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Familiarity with compensation regulations and legislation (e.g., FLSA, Pay Equity laws).
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience with Workday.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$130,000 — $150,000 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

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The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

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