Compensation Manager II (including Sales Incentive)

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Dublin (OH); Remote; USD 108,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager of Compensation, where your expertise in data analytics and compensation strategy will shape competitive pay practices. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on data work and leadership responsibilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives. You'll collaborate with leaders to design scalable compensation solutions while fostering a supportive, people-first environment. With a commitment to employee development and a culture of promoting from within, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Mental Health Support

Skill Development and Training

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compensation with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in complex data analytics and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute compensation programs including base pay and incentives.
• Conduct market benchmarking and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Data Analytics

Compensation Strategy

Project Management

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Finance

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Manager, CompensationII to join our People & Culture team. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing compensation programs that align with our business objectives and talent strategy. As a working manager, this individual will balance hands-on data analytics with leadership responsibilities, ensuring compensation programs are market-competitive, compliant, and effectively communicated.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data analytics, sales and long-term incentive programs, and compensation strategy. They will be highly organized, adept at managing multiple priorities, and capable of preparing executive and board-level materials. This role is remote, with a preference for Denver-based candidates, and may require occasional in-office presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and executecompensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, sales incentives, and long-term incentive plans.

• Provide deep data analytics and insightsto inform compensation strategy and decision-making.

• Develop and prepare board-level materialsrelated to compensation strategy, incentive plans, and compensation trends.

• Partner with People & Culture and business leaders to design competitive, scalable compensation solutionsthat support talent acquisition, retention, and business goals.

• Conduct market benchmarking and participate in compensation surveysto ensure competitive pay practices.

• Manage and maintain the job catalog, job evaluations, and career framework, ensuring consistency and market alignment.

• Ensure compliancewith FLSA, federal, and state regulations, and conduct internal equity audits.

• Lead the administration of annual merit, bonus, and sales incentive processes, including communication and system support.

• Optimize and streamline compensation processes, leveraging technology and automation where possible.

• Provide ad hoc compensation analyses, recommend corrective actions, and support reorganization or process improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and developcompensation team members as the function grows.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degreein HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experiencein compensation, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Proven experience with complex data analytics, financial modeling, and compensation structures.

• Expertise in sales incentive programs and long-term incentive plans, specifically phantom stock programs.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas)and data visualization tools.

• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday preferred

• Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reports.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $108,000 - $151,220 annually.Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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