Senior Compensation Manager

Standard Aero; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Aero is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to lead global compensation projects. In this dynamic role, you will design and enhance compensation programs that align with business goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring operational efficiency and equity. Join us in a collaborative environment where you'll be part of a growing, public company and make a significant impact.

Benefits

401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation.
• Strong understanding of job architecture and market pricing.
• International experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and implement global compensation programs.
• Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within compensation workflows.

Skills

Compensation principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Workday

Mercer

Radford

Job description

We will support you to take on new challenges and grow your skills as you build relationships, ensure our teams are taken care of and advocate for our customers' needs. Our values like integrity, service, teamwork, and communication will make you proud to be part of StandardAero.

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

About the Role :

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Senior Compensation Manager to join our dynamic Total Rewards team. As an individual contributor, you will lead and manage large-scale, global compensation projects that support our rapidly evolving, newly public company. You will work closely with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve compensation programs that align with our business goals, regulatory requirements, and evolving global workforce needs.

This is a high-impact role where critical thinking , process improvement , and strong project management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, manage, and implement global compensation programs and projects, including base pay, variable pay, and recognition programs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation strategy, pay decisions, and competitive market practices.
• Support compensation-related activities tied to public company requirements, including proxy reporting, equity compensation, and executive pay analysis.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking using global survey data to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within compensation workflows and tools, driving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compensation policies, tools, and communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and HRIS to support seamless compensation operations.
• Stay current on global compensation trends, regulatory updates, and best practices, and proactively apply insights to improve our programs.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, job architecture, market pricing, and global regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets; Excel proficiency required.
• Experience with compensation tools and HR systems (e.g., Workday, Radford, Mercer, etc.).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.
• International experience and a global mindset are highly valued.

Preferred Characteristics :

• Experience in a global company environment preferred.
• Experience with public company compensation practices, including proxy reporting, equity programs, and executive compensation, is a strong asset.

Benefits that make life better :

• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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