Lead Compensation & Incentive Architect

Manpower Group (UK); Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Compensation Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of US base pay structures and incentive plans. You will analyze salary data, support equity and job evaluation, and partner with business units to align compensation with market trends.

The role requires 4+ years of compensation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
• 4+ years compensation experience within HR
• Knowledge of sales incentive plans
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with compensation philosophy, policies and wage/hour laws
• Ability to interface with executives in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent MS Office proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with HRIS systems (PeopleSoft preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and administration of US base pay structures and incentive plans.
• Provide salary, job, and equity analysis to support compensation programs.
• Coordinate compensation studies and projects with assigned business units.
• Advise management on pay practices and programs and develop solutions for business needs.
• Evaluate positions using market pricing and internal equity to determine salary levels.
• Contribute to salary surveys, data submission, and market benchmarking.
• Develop and model base/incentive programs and assess cost and performance.
• Administer year-end compensation activities in coordination with performance management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Consultative

Interpersonal

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Executive interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Compensation Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of US base pay structures and incentive plans. You will analyze salary data, support equity and job evaluation, and partner with business units to align compensation with market trends.

The role requires 4+ years of compensation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS tools.