Manager of Compensation

firstPRO, Inc; Doylestown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. seeks a Senior Compensation Manager to lead the design, strategy, and administration of compensation programs globally, with a heavy focus on executive compensation and incentives.

You will benchmark markets, develop base pay and incentive structures, and prepare analyses for the Board and committees. This role is highly visible with influence across HR, Finance, and Legal, requiring collaboration with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with executive exposure.
• Experience designing and administering short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Strong knowledge of market benchmarking, salary structures, and compensation strategy.
• Experience with Mercer, ADP or similar platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation programs, including benchmarking and incentives for senior leadership.
• Develop and manage base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and compensation structures.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for senior leadership and the board.
• Partner with Finance on equity programs, budgeting, and financial implications.
• Conduct market analyses and participate in compensation surveys.
• Provide guidance to HR leaders on compensation decisions and pay practices.
• Analyze trends and ensure pay equity compliance and improvements.
• Support global compensation initiatives and improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Executive compensation

Market benchmarking

Incentive programs

Pay structures

Tools

Mercer

ADP

Job description

Senior Compensation Manager - Up to $150k + bonus

Our client, a global organization, is hiring a Compensation Manager to lead the design, strategy, and administration of compensation programs across the organization. This role will focus heavily on executive compensation, incentive programs, market benchmarking, and developing compensation strategies that align with business objectives. The Senior Compensation Manager will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to support compensation planning across a global workforce. This is a highly visible individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering the opportunity to influence compensation strategy and improve processes across the organization. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead executive compensation programs, including benchmarking, incentives, equity programs, and compensation recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop and manage base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and compensation structures.
• Prepare compensation analyses and presentations for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee/Board.
• Partner with Finance on equity programs, budgeting, and financial implications of compensation decisions.
• Conduct market analysis and participate in compensation surveys (including Mercer or similar methodologies).
• Provide guidance to HR leaders and managers on compensation decisions, job evaluations, and pay practices.
• Analyze compensation trends, ensure compliance with pay equity requirements, and recommend improvements.
• Support global compensation initiatives and improve compensation processes, systems, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with executive compensation exposure.
• Experience designing and administering short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Strong knowledge of market benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and compensation strategy.
• Experience with compensation tools such as Mercer, ADP, or similar platforms preferred.