Compensation Manager

QXO; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products distributor is seeking a Manager of Corporate Compensation to administer and manage compensation programs that attract top talent. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience with equity management. Responsibilities include overseeing compensation structures, ensuring compliance, and conducting market analyses to maintain competitiveness. Join a company that values diversity and offers a full-time position at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong understanding of market benchmarking and pay equity analysis.
• Ability to provide clear compensation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Administer corporate compensation programs, including base pay and bonuses.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses.
• Provide consultative support to HR Business Partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compensation principles knowledge

Equity management experience

HRIS proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Shareworks

Job description

This range is provided by QXO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

About the Company

QXO Background

QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit www.qxo.com for more information.

Manager, Corporate Compensation (with equity experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Compensation to join our Compensation team. This individual will play a key role in administering and managing compensation and equity programs that support the company’s ability to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of compensation operations, and experience with equity award administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation Program Management
• Administer corporate compensation programs, including base pay, annual bonus, and long-term incentive processes.
• Maintain compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, and pay ranges across corporate and operational functions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to provide compensation guidance on offers, promotions, and internal mobility.

Analytics & Compliance

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity) including data validation, reporting, and system management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to pay and equity programs.
• Prepare compensation reporting and dashboards to support HR and business leadership.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Provide consultative support to HR Business Partners and managers on compensation practices and policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline compensation and equity administration processes.
• Mentor and support junior team members or analysts as needed.

Equity & Long-Term Incentives

• Provide knowledge and recommendations on equity components as part of total rewards, including annual grants and employee communications.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Executive Compensation and HR Operations to ensure accurate and compliant equity processing and reporting.
• Support long-term incentive processing as part of total compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, market benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay equity analysis with respect to both cash and equity components of compensation.
• Experience with equity management platforms (e.g. Shareworks).
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation tools and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear compensation guidance.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Retail, Construction, and Banking