Senior Manager, Field Compensation

QXO; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products distributor is looking for a Senior Manager, Field Compensation to oversee compensation programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong background in compensation operations. You will lead projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop compensation professionals. This role plays a key part in shaping the company's compensation strategy and will greatly influence our ability to attract and retain top talent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience managing compensation professionals preferred.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer field compensation programs.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses.
• Provide consultative support to HR Business Partners.

Skills

Compensation operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Excel

Job description

QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Field Compensation to join our Compensation team and play a critical role in administering, managing, and executing compensation and incentive programs that support the company’s ability to attract and retain top talent. This position requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of compensation operations, and a proven ability to collaborate across the organization while driving change. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of influencing compensation strategy and will also play a key role in developing and mentoring other compensation professionals. Additionally, this role will make an impact on company wide compensation decisions, provide thought leadership on market trends, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and administer field compensation programs, including base pay, annual bonus, and long-term incentive processes.
• Maintain compensation structures, job evaluation frameworks, and pay ranges across field operations.
• Support the design, implementation and execution of our operation’s incentive plans
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Business, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources to understand their needs, solve business challenges and ensure successful design and deployment of all compensation programs.
• Responsible for creation and execution of all Operations Incentive Plan documentation and communication.
• Provide input into company wide compensation policies and frameworks.

Analytics & Compliance

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analyses to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Lead annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, and equity) including data validation, reporting, and system management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to pay and programs.
• Partner with Finance and other key stakeholders on analyzing performance data to assess plan effectiveness for our Operations Incentive Plans.
• Prepare compensation reporting and dashboards to support HR and business leadership.
• Maintain historical archives of plan designs, methodologies and payout data for audit and compliance purposes.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Provide consultative support to HR Business Partners and managers on compensation practices and policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline compensation processes.
• Lead and develop compensation professionals, including mentoring and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, Finance, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience with managing compensation professionals is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, market benchmarking, job evaluation, and pay equity analysis.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency with HRIS and compensation tools and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear compensation guidance.
• Excellent business acumen, judgement and strong orientation with collaborative style.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) preferred certification.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.