Lead Compensation Analyst: Base Pay & Incentives

ManpowerGroup; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Compensation Specialist to lead design, implementation, and administration of US base pay and incentive plans. The role supports HR programs with salary, job documentation and evaluation, and provides market pricing analyses to ensure internal equity.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating compensation studies, advising managers on pay practices, and developing cost-effective base/incentive programs aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• 4 years of compensation experience in HR.
• Knowledge of sales incentive plans and compensation trends.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to interface with executives and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, administer and communicate US compensation programs.
• Lead compensation studies and projects.
• Counsel management on salary administration policies and procedures.
• Evaluate positions for internal/external equity and salary ranges.
• Analyze market benchmark data for base pay and incentive plans.

Skills

Compensation experience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Compensation Specialist to lead design, implementation, and administration of US base pay and incentive plans. The role supports HR programs with salary, job documentation and evaluation, and provides market pricing analyses to ensure internal equity.

Responsibilities include planning and coordinating compensation studies, advising managers on pay practices, and developing cost-effective base/incentive programs aligned with business goals.