Remote Senior Manager, Compensation & Rewards

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

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager Compensation to lead the development and execution of compensation programs across our global organization. You will partner with business leaders and HR to shape strategies, and you will manage a team to drive governance and excellence.

The role oversees annual salary planning, incentive programs, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with HR Tech, Payroll, Finance, and People Analytics. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent work experience plus high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 5 years of Compensation experience
• Minimum 2 years of leading and managing teams
• Experience leading compensation teams in a large, global organization
• Experience with Workday, Payscale, and compensation or commission management tools
• Knowledge of sales compensation design and administration
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build cross-functional partnerships
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience designing or implementing compensation programs and strategies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate, educate, and influence diverse audiences
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace

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 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

Team leadership

Strategic compensation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Sales compensation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent experience

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Workday

Payscale

Compensation tools

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Manager Compensation to lead the development and execution of compensation programs across our global organization. You will partner with business leaders and HR to shape strategies, and you will manage a team to drive governance and excellence.

The role oversees annual salary planning, incentive programs, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with HR Tech, Payroll, Finance, and People Analytics. Strong leadership and communication are essential.