Manager, Compensation

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Compensation Manager to oversee daily compensation operations, serve as an expert for staff, and lead a designated team within Human Resources. The role focuses on analytics, reporting, and guiding staff to ensure efficient operations and strong service delivery.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate advanced Excel skills, HRIS familiarity, and knowledge of compensation regulations such as FLSA, with a commitment to confidentiality and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• CCP or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Compensation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and monitoring of the staff compensation process.
• Leads compensation operations and projects, guides staff, and ensures optimum operational efficiency.
• Assists in leading compensation operations and serves as an external representative for constituents.
• In the absence of the Director, manages day-to-day operations.

Job description

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and monitoring of the staff compensation process. As a critical member of the Human Resources team, the Manager serves as an internal knowledge expert and lead for designated staff, delegating and checking work and guiding to ensure optimum operational efficiency. Assists in leading compensation operations and projects and serves as an external representative for constituents while providing high-quality customer service. In the absence of the Director, assumes management of day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of compensation best practices
• Research skills and great attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel software application
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of professional employees
• Oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with internal/external individuals within a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations independently
• Excellent organizational skills, to include the ability to prioritize projects and meet established or anticipated deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks
• Keyboarding skills; working knowledge of MS Word software applications
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Knowledge of compensation regulatory compliance such as FLSA

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation
• Experience supervising or leading a team

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Experience with Oracle Cloud and JDXpert
• Experience in higher education or another complex, multi-unit organization
• Experience leading compensation projects
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .