Manager, Compensation

Global Industrial; Roslyn Heights (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial seeks a senior compensation leader to design, govern, and optimize global compensation programs. You will advise HRBPs and leaders on offers, promotions, and retention actions, translating market data into clear, actionable guidance that balances competitiveness with internal equity.

The role involves driving market pricing, equity planning, annual cycles, and cross‑border coordination, while ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations and governance standards.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years in progressive compensation roles with program design and annual cycles.
• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with U.S. compensation regulations (FLSA, pay transparency) and governance.
• Experience with Canada/India compensation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, evolve, and govern global compensation programs and pay structures.
• Consult HRBPs and leaders on offers, promotions, reorganizations, and retention actions.
• Translate market data into actionable recommendations balancing competitiveness and internal equity.
• Drive market pricing, benchmarking, and advanced modeling for compensation decisions.
• Lead pay equity analyses and remediation in collaboration with Legal/HR.
• Oversee annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support equity/LTI processes and cross-border compensation alignment.
• Partner with HRIS to improve tools, workflows, and dashboards.
• Develop leadership materials and insights for senior leaders and Compensation Committee.

Skills

Compensation design & strategy

Market pricing

Pay equity

Governance & compliance

Equity & incentive programs

Global compensation

Data analytics

HRIS systems

Leadership & mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition.

We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them-because We Can Supply That.

Why Join Global Industrial

At Global Industrial, we’re One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

• Meritocracy & Pay for Performance - Your impact drives your rewards
• High Say-Do Ratio - We follow through on our commitments
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility - We invest in your future
• Collaboration & Accountability - One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.

Global Industrial - Delivering Value Starts Here

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Compensation Design & Advisory

• Lead the design, evolution, and governance of global compensation programs, including salary structures, job architecture, and pay-for-performance frameworks.
• Provide expert consultation to HRBPs and business leaders on offers, promotions, reorganizations, retention actions, and compensation strategy.
• Translate market data and internal analytics into clear, actionable recommendations that balance competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal responsibility.

Market Pricing, Analytics & Pay Equity

• Drive market pricing strategy, benchmarking methodology, and advanced modeling for compensation decisions.
• Conduct complex analyses including pay equity, compression, cost modeling, and scenario planning.
• Lead pay equity reviews and partner with Legal/HR to develop remediation strategies and ensure ongoing compliance with pay transparency requirements.

Program Ownership, Governance & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end administration of compensation programs, including annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations (FLSA, pay transparency laws, SEC-related requirements, and other applicable rules).
• Maintain strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness for all compensation processes.
• Support executive compensation processes, including modeling, benchmarking, and preparation of materials for senior leadership and Compensation Committee partners.

Equity & Incentive Program Support

• Support the administration of equity programs in partnership with Legal, Finance, and external vendors.
• Assist with long-term incentive (LTI) processes, including grant modeling, tracking, and communication.
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of short- and long-term incentive plans to ensure alignment with business goals.

Global Compensation (U.S., Canada, India)

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on compensation practices and statutory requirements in Canada and India.
• Partner with regional HR teams to ensure market competitiveness, compliance, and consistency across geographies.
• Maintain a global compensation framework that supports scalability and organizational growth.

Process Optimization & Systems

• Partner with HRIS to enhance compensation tools, workflows, and data integrity.
• Lead process improvements to streamline compensation cycles and automate manual workflows.
• Develop dashboards, analytics, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify areas for process improvement, use of AI, and automation.

Communication, Enablement & Leadership

• Develop clear, concise communication materials and training to support compensation programs and leader enablement.
• Prepare and deliver insights to senior leadership, including modeling, trends, and recommendations.
• Provide mentorship or guidance to analysts or HR partners as needed.

Competencies and skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including program design, market pricing, and annual cycle management.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience supporting incentive programs and exposure to equity/LTI processes.
• Strong understanding of U.S. compensation regulations, including FLSA, pay transparency, and compensation governance.
• Experience with compensation practices in Canada and/or India.
• Ability to operate independently, manage complex initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for non-experts.
• Experience supporting industrial, distribution, or manufacturing populations.

Preferences

• CCP or equivalent WorldatWork certification.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• Experience supporting Compensation Committee materials or executive compensation processes.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with operational execution
• Analytical decision-making
• Employee‑centric communication
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, distributed environment

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.