Compensation Manager

Pivotal Talent Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Talent Search is seeking a Manager, Compensation to design and manage compensation programs that align with business objectives. This role involves evaluating market trends, conducting analyses, and leading annual compensation cycles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compensation programs and will work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure pay practices are competitive and compliant.

Key responsibilities include monitoring pay equity, collaborating across functions, and supporting a total rewards strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation programs.
• Strong knowledge of salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and incentive structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market trends and recommend compensation strategies.
• Conduct benchmark analyses for salary and incentive programs.
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases and bonuses.
• Monitor pay equity and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal teams.

Skills

Salary benchmarking

Job evaluations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint

Analytical mindset

Job description

The Manager, Compensation is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that support business objectives. This role partners closely with HR and leadership to ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant. It plays a key role in driving total rewards strategy and supporting organization-wide compensation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market trends and competitive practices; recommend compensation strategies based on insights
• Conduct benchmark analyses to ensure salary and incentive programs remain competitive
• Participate in and analyze third-party compensation surveys
• Assess roles within job architecture to ensure proper leveling and alignment
• Support the design and implementation of incentive and bonus programs
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, promotions, and adjustments
• Monitor pay equity and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition teams
• Ensure compliance with FLSA and pay transparency requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation programs
• Strong knowledge of salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and incentive structures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion