Remote Compensation Strategy Lead

Eide Bailly LLP; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (generous paid time off)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Lifestyle spending account

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead compensation strategy, benchmarking, and governance across the firm. This role partners with HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to shape pay programs and ensure equitable, market-aligned decisions.

You will manage annual cycles, develop ranges, and leverage data to advise on hiring ranges, promotions, and retention. Strong Excel and HRIS skills are essential, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation or related HR experience, including market benchmarking, analysis, pay programs or cycles.
• Experience leading compensation processes, projects, or staff.
• Certified Compensation Professional, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, market benchmarking, salary structures, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compensation programs, policies, practices, and related tools.
• Lead annual and exception compensation, promotion, and bonus processes with approvals and implementation.
• Apply compensation philosophy to ensure market-aligned, performance-driven pay decisions.
• Develop compensation recommendations balancing market, equity, and internal factors.
• Lead industry compensation surveys and analyze benchmark data.
• Maintain compensation ranges across positions, lines, locations, and markets.
• Consult with leaders and HR on hiring ranges, promotions, and adjustments.
• Advise on job leveling, organization structure, and career progression.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Reporting/data-analysis systems

Job description

Eide Bailly LLP is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead compensation strategy, benchmarking, and governance across the firm. This role partners with HR, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to shape pay programs and ensure equitable, market-aligned decisions.

You will manage annual cycles, develop ranges, and leverage data to advise on hiring ranges, promotions, and retention. Strong Excel and HRIS skills are essential, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.