Senior Compensation Strategy Lead

Core-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main in St. Louis seeks a Compensation Manager to lead major compensation programs across the organization, including market pricing, analytics, equity administration, and governance for public company reporting.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to ensure accurate, scalable compensation solutions and drive data-driven decisions. A bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years of experience are required, with strong Excel and Workday experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation or related field.
• Experience with market pricing, benchmarking, and job architecture.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Experience with compensation planning and governance processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation analysis, market benchmarking, and pay recommendations.
• Manage job architecture, leveling, and governance processes.
• Support merit planning, data validation, and reporting for executives.
• Oversee equity program administration and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Equity platforms

Job description

Core & Main in St. Louis seeks a Compensation Manager to lead major compensation programs across the organization, including market pricing, analytics, equity administration, and governance for public company reporting.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to ensure accurate, scalable compensation solutions and drive data-driven decisions. A bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years of experience are required, with strong Excel and Workday experience preferred.