Manager, Global Compensation & Strategy

C.H. Robinson; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 93,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager, Compensation to lead the development and execution of global compensation programs. You will partner with business leaders and HR partners to shape strategies, oversee annual processes, and drive governance.

The role guides a team of compensation professionals and supports performance, equity, and pay transparency initiatives. This leadership position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or minimum 4 years of equivalent work experience and high school diploma/GED.
• Minimum 5 years of Compensation experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of compensation professionals, enabling them to serve as trusted compensation advisors to business leaders and Human Resources partners.
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and provide strategic compensation guidance that supports talent and business objectives.
• Oversee the full-cycle annual compensation process, including salary planning, incentive programs, budget management, and compensation governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to design, enhance, and administer compensation programs, including sales compensation initiatives that drive business performance.
• Analyze compensation data, market trends, and business metrics to deliver insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Human Resources Technology, Payroll, Finance, Employee Relations, and People Analytics teams to ensure effective compensation processes, data integrity, and program alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compensation processes, enhance employee experiences, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop compensation education resources that promote manager effectiveness, employee understanding, and pay transparency initiatives.
• Monitor compensation compliance requirements, industry trends, and market practices while recommending improvements to maintain a competitive compensation framework.
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting organizational change initiatives and business transformation efforts.

Skills

Leading teams

Compensation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

Payscale

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager, Compensation to lead the development and execution of global compensation programs. You will partner with business leaders and HR partners to shape strategies, oversee annual processes, and drive governance.

The role guides a team of compensation professionals and supports performance, equity, and pay transparency initiatives. This leadership position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring competitive compensation