Global Compensation & Incentives Leader

Penn Engineering; Danboro (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and V—

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Employee Centric Culture

Company Provided Technology (laptop, f

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated Compensation Manager to lead design, implementation, and administration of company-wide compensation programs. You will partner with HRBPs to attract and retain talent while responsibly managing fiscal resources.

The role requires deep technical expertise in compensation methodology, experience with equity plans, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global organization. Hybrid work from Danboro, PA, with commutable distance to the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of compensation experience, including executive and global compensation.
• Experience with Mercer or similar compensation surveys.
• Experience designing short- and long-term equity incentive programs.
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation, salary structures, and market pricing.
• Understanding of US federal, state, and local compensation laws including FLSA and pay equity.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• HRIS and payroll system knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, project management, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including incentives and executive compensation.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for the Compensation Committee and Board.
• Partner with Finance on equity programs for executives and broader populations.
• Assist Finance/Legal on equity plan share reserve management and accounting implications.
• Monitor and improve compensation practices for cost-effectiveness and market alignment.
• Participate in global and local compensation benchmark surveys to ensure market competitiveness.
• Provide guidance on compensation decisions, policy interpretation, and job evaluations.
• Develop, present, and defend compensation data and proposals to senior leadership.
• Oversee compensation tools and data quality to improve efficiency and experience.
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation laws and pay equity requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Confidential information handling

Business judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Mercer methodologies

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

HRIS

Decusoft Compose

ADP Lyric

Job description

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated Compensation Manager to lead design, implementation, and administration of company-wide compensation programs. You will partner with HRBPs to attract and retain talent while responsibly managing fiscal resources.

The role requires deep technical expertise in compensation methodology, experience with equity plans, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global organization. Hybrid work from Danboro, PA, with commutable distance to the office.