Compensation Manager II (including Sales Incentive)

Wilbur-Ellis Company; Illinois; Remote; USD 108,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the agricultural sector that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment. As a Manager in Compensation, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing compensation programs that align with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in data analytics and compensation strategy while leading a team dedicated to creating competitive pay practices. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Vacation and Holidays

Skill Development and Training

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compensation, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with complex data analytics and compensation structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute compensation programs including base pay and incentives.
• Provide data analytics to inform compensation strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Data Analytics

Compensation Strategy

Project Management

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

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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