Compensation Senior Manager, Americas

100 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Matawan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fragomen's Global Rewards team leads compensation and benefits worldwide to attract, retain and motivate talent. The Compensation Senior Manager, Americas will own the regional strategy, governance and execution across the USA, Canada, Mexico and other Americas offices.

Reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this role designs base pay and incentives, develops market benchmarks, oversees job architecture and ensures compliance while balancing global consistency with local flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or another analytical field.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience with executive-level partnership across multiple countries.
• Strong expertise in job architecture, benchmarking, salary structure design and pay-for-performance.
• Experience with major job evaluation methodologies such as Mercer IPE, WTW Global Grading, or Korn Ferry Hay.
• Ability to design governance, processes, tools, and operating models in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong project management and the ability to balance strategy with operational detail and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience advising executives on sensitive compensation matters and translating data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Fragomen's global compensation philosophy.
• Deploy and steward compensation philosophy in the Americas with local flexibility.
• Lead design, administration, and communication of base and variable pay programs.
• Own global job architecture and career framework linking leveling, data, and pay decisions.
• Lead regional incentive programs including annual bonus and sales incentives.
• Oversee the global annual compensation cycle end-to-end across merit, promotions, and bonuses.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, modelling and cost reconciliation.
• Develop and deliver training to build regional compensation capability.

Skills

Strategic compensation leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication and influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / analytical field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Global Rewards team at Fragomen develops and operates global compensation and benefits programs that help the Firm attract, retain and motivate top talent across a global workforce. The Compensation Senior Manager, Americas will serve as the owner of Fragomen's regional compensation strategy, governance and execution in the Americas region which covers the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil. Reporting to the Global Head of Total Rewards, this role will lead the design and delivery of regional compensation programs, including base pay strategy, annual incentive plans, job architecture, market benchmarking, compensation governance, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact leadership role for a compensation expert who can combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth, business-focused judgment, analytical rigor, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders across the region, functions, and leadership groups.

How you will make a difference

• Contribute to Fragomen's global compensation philosophy
• Deploy, evolve and steward Fragomen's compensation philosophy in the Americas region, including pay positioning, pay mix, and the balance between global consistency and fit-for-purpose local flexibility
• Lead the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs including base and variable pay, annual compensation planning, market analysis, retention programs with a focus on operational excellence and governance
• Own global job architecture and career framework, ensure clear linkage between leveling, market data, pay ranges, career progression and compensation decision-making
• Lead regional incentive compensation programs, including the annual bonus plan and sales incentive ensuring alignment with business objectives, affordability and performance outcomes
• Lead the global annual compensation cycle end-to-end across merit, promotions, and annual bonus payout.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, scenario modelling, and cost reconciliation
• Develop and deliver training programs that build compensation capability in the region, including for Partners, business leaders, HR teams, Talent Acquisition, and employees
• Build compensation tools, models, governance processes, and decision frameworks that enable Partners, business leaders, HR business partners, and Talent Acquisition to make consistent, competitive, and policy-aligned compensation decisions anchored in creating business value

Experiences and capabilities you need to have

7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including partnership with senior leaders/executives and ownership of programs across multiple countries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or another analytical field
• Demonstrated experience leading annual compensation planning for a multi-country workforce
• Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation and leveling, benchmarking, salary structure design, pay-for-performance, and incentive compensation
• Experience using major job evaluation methodologies, such as Mercer IPE, WTW Global Grading, or Korn Ferry Hay
• Proven ability to design and improve compensation governance, processes, tools, and operating models in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong project management capability, with the ability to lead complex initiatives while balancing strategic priorities, operational detail, and stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated success leading compensation change management initiatives across multiple countries and stakeholder groups
• Ability to translate complex and sometimes conflicting data into clear business insights, practical recommendations, and executive-ready narratives
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex compensation topics clearly and engage senior leaders in sound decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, HR systems, and compensation tools. Workday experience preferred

Qualifications that will set you apart

• Experience leading, coaching, influencing direct, indirect, or matrixed team members
• Deep understanding of global compensation trends, regulatory requirements, pay transparency, compensation governance, and modern reward practices
• Experience advising executive leaders, Partners, or senior business stakeholders on sensitive and complex compensation matters
• Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Finance, Legal, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and business leadership
• Experience using analytics, automation, LLMs, or AI-enabled solutions to improve compensation processes, decision support, governance, or employee and leadership experience
• Experience working in a professional services, partnership, consulting, legal services, or similarly complex global organization

Compensation

The salary range for this role reflects a variety of factors considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, work arrangement, licensure and certifications, and applicable laws. Placement within the range will vary based on these factors, and compensation decisions are made to ensure internal equity and alignment with market data. A reasonable and good-faith estimate of the current salary range for individuals able to work a hybrid schedule in the office locally is: $146,000.00 - $190,000.00. You may also be eligible to take advantage of our benefits offering, 401K, and paid time off plans.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm's pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position’s location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations. We use limited AI-assisted tools for administrative screening purposes only - never for decision-making. All hiring decisions are made by people. Applicants may have rights to information and explanations regarding the use of such tools, or request human review, as required by applicable regional laws.

About Fragomen

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real-time compliance, WorkRight, its multi-jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship. With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility.

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices.

Life at Fragomen

We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others. We pursue an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It's part of our DNA-and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry. Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families. Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients. Sustainability. Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment. Well-being. We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees.

Work arrangements

Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career. Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.