Senior Manager Compensation

firstPRO, Inc; Doylestown (Bucks County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to lead design, strategy, and administration of compensation programs, with a heavy focus on executive compensation, incentives, benchmarking, and alignment with business objectives.

This is a highly visible role partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and executives. The position supports a global workforce with a hybrid work model (onsite three days, remote two days).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with executive exposure.
• Experience designing and administering short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Strong knowledge of market benchmarking, salary structures and job evaluation.
• Experience with Mercer or ADP compensation platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive compensation programs and benchmarking for senior leadership.
• Develop base pay, incentives, and compensation structures across the org.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for leadership and the board.
• Collaborate with Finance on equity programs and budgeting implications.
• Conduct market analyses and participate in compensation surveys.
• Provide guidance on pay practices and compliance with pay equity.

Skills

Executive compensation

Benchmarking

Incentive design

Global compensation

Tools

Mercer

ADP

Job description

Senior Compensation Manager - Up to $175k + bonus

Our client, a global organization, is hiring a Senior Compensation Manager to lead the design, strategy, and administration of compensation programs across the organization. This role will focus heavily on executive compensation, incentive programs, market benchmarking, and developing compensation strategies that align with business objectives. The Senior Compensation Manager will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to support compensation planning across a global workforce. This is a highly visible individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering the opportunity to influence compensation strategy and improve processes across the organization. ***3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead executive compensation programs, including benchmarking, incentives, equity programs, and compensation recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop and manage base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and compensation structures.
• Prepare compensation analyses and presentations for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee/Board.
• Partner with Finance on equity programs, budgeting, and financial implications of compensation decisions.
• Conduct market analysis and participate in compensation surveys (including Mercer or similar methodologies).
• Provide guidance to HR leaders and managers on compensation decisions, job evaluations, and pay practices.
• Analyze compensation trends, ensure compliance with pay equity requirements, and recommend improvements.
• Support global compensation initiatives and improve compensation processes, systems, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with executive compensation exposure.
• Experience designing and administering short-term and long-term incentive programs.
• Strong knowledge of market benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and compensation strategy.
• Experience with compensation tools such as Mercer, ADP, or similar platforms preferred.