Global Compensation Manager — Remote Leadership

C.H. Robinson; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 93,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid observed holidays

2 paid floating holidays for U.S.-hour

Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S. salar

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager Compensation to lead the development and execution of compensation programs across our global organization.

This leadership role partners with business leaders and HR to shape strategies while guiding a team of compensation professionals in planning, governance, and analytics. You will oversee annual salary planning, incentives, and cross-functional program design, driving alignment with business goals and ensuring pay transparency and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 5 years of Compensation experience
• Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals, enabling them to serve as trusted compensation advisors to business leaders and Human Resources partners
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and provide strategic compensation guidance that supports talent and business objectives
• Oversee the full-cycle annual compensation process, including salary planning, incentive programs, budget management, and compensation governance
• Partner with stakeholders to design, enhance, and administer compensation programs, including sales compensation initiatives that drive business performance
• Analyze compensation data, market trends, and business metrics to deliver insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making
• Collaborate with Human Resources Technology, Payroll, Finance, Employee Relations, and People Analytics teams to ensure effective compensation processes, data integrity, and program alignment
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compensation processes, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency
• Develop compensation education resources that promote manager effectiveness, employee understanding, and pay transparency initiatives
• Monitor compensation compliance requirements, industry trends, and market practices while recommending improvements to maintain a competitive compensation framework
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting organizational change initiatives and business transformation efforts

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High school diploma / GED

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager Compensation to lead the development and execution of compensation programs across our global organization.

This leadership role partners with business leaders and HR to shape strategies while guiding a team of compensation professionals in planning, governance, and analytics. You will oversee annual salary planning, incentives, and cross-functional program design, driving alignment with business goals and ensuring pay transparency and market competitiveness.