Senior Compensation Leader: Strategy & Analytics

CJ Schwan’s; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s, based in Minnesota, seeks a Senior Manager, Compensation to lead and optimize our compensation programs across the organization. This strategic role partners with HR and Finance to align pay with business objectives, support market competitiveness, and ensure internal equity.

The role will drive annual planning, market pricing, benchmarking, and governance, delivering insights through analytics and coaching across teams. Strong leadership and CCP background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive compensation experience.
• CCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer and continuously improve compensation philosophies and programs including base pay, incentives, sales compensation, recognition.
• Lead annual compensation planning, job evaluation, market pricing, benchmarking, pay equity reviews, and workforce cost analyses.
• Develop compensation policies, governance practices, financial models, reporting, and analytics to support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Manage compensation survey participation, lead cross-functional projects and process improvements, and provide guidance, coaching, and development to compensation team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

CCP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

CJ Schwan’s, based in Minnesota, seeks a Senior Manager, Compensation to lead and optimize our compensation programs across the organization. This strategic role partners with HR and Finance to align pay with business objectives, support market competitiveness, and ensure internal equity.

The role will drive annual planning, market pricing, benchmarking, and governance, delivering insights through analytics and coaching across teams. Strong leadership and CCP background are preferred.