Senior Compensation Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical coverage

Mental health support

Equity options

Well-being programs

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Compensation Program Manager to join a leading media company as a remote US-based role. You will own the execution of compensation planning cycles, partner with cross‑functional teams, and drive AI-enabled workflows for total rewards.

You will use data, market insights, and equity program support to strengthen compensation design and leadership decision‑making, building enablement resources for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–6+ years of compensation experience in a technology company.
• Experience as a compensation business partner to client groups or senior leaders.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and market benchmarking tools.
• Familiarity with compensation norms and labor market trends outside the U.S.
• Experience working with large datasets using BigQuery or SQL; familiarity with Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of compensation planning cycles, ensuring timely delivery
• Lead compensation programs from design to rollout, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Act as an AI champion, managing the rollout of AI-enabled workflows for compensation
• Analyze competitive trends in total rewards to inform program design and recommendations
• Build enablement resources to help leaders understand the company's compensation philosophy
• Support equity program operations by drafting guides and driving continuous improvement

Skills

Compensation strategy & design

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

AI/Automation in HR workflows

Market benchmarking & analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

BigQuery

SQL

Python

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Compensation Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will lead the execution and evolution of compensation planning cycles and related programs across the organization. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design, rollout, and continuously improve compensation processes that support business goals and leadership decision-making. The position also has an important role in using data, market insights, and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen total rewards strategy and operational effectiveness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $173,000 – $259,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of compensation planning cycles, ensuring timely delivery
• Lead compensation programs from design to rollout, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Act as an AI champion, managing the rollout of AI-enabled workflows for compensation
• Analyze competitive trends in total rewards to inform program design and recommendations
• Build enablement resources to help leaders understand the company's compensation philosophy
• Support equity program operations by drafting guides and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5-6+ years of compensation experience in a technology company
• Experience as a compensation business partner to client groups or senior leaders
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and market benchmarking tools
• Familiarity with compensation norms and labor market trends outside the U.S.
• Experience working with large datasets using tools like BigQuery or SQL; familiarity with Python is a plus

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that include equity options
• Focus on employee well-being and community support

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.