Compensation Manager: Lead Pay Strategy & Analytics

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead a team and shape pay and recognition programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

You will oversee enterprise compensation processes, market data refreshes, and analytics, leveraging Workday Advanced Compensation to enable scalable decisions in partnership with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal and business leaders.

Qualifications

• At least 8–10 years of progressive compensation experience with leadership exposure.
• Expertise in base pay, incentive plans, market pricing, and planning.
• Ability to supervise a team and present analyses clearly to executives.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compensation professionals and drive enterprise programs.
• Oversee annual compensation processes, data refreshes, and recognition initiatives.
• Develop scalable guidance and tooling supporting consistent compensation decisions.
• Perform complex analyses and provide actionable recommendations to HR and leaders.
• Collaborate across HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business units to implement programs.

Skills

Compensation design & governance

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Excel & PowerPoint

Workday Advanced Compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) desired

Tools

Workday Advanced Compensation

Job description

Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead a team and shape pay and recognition programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

You will oversee enterprise compensation processes, market data refreshes, and analytics, leveraging Workday Advanced Compensation to enable scalable decisions in partnership with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal and business leaders.