Sr Manager, Compensation

CDW group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 15% target

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Manager of Compensation to lead the design, governance and administration of compensation programs across the organization. You will drive global merit planning, incentives and sales programs while partnering with Finance, Sales and leadership to ensure equity and competitiveness.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and advanced analytic skills with experience in multi-geography compensation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with 7+ years in compensation and/or financial analysis, or 11+ years in compensation/analysis.
• 3 years' management experience.
• Experience in multi-geography/global compensation programs.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication with executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage strategic compensation programs aligning with goals while controlling costs.
• Oversee changes to streamline compensation processes and improve accuracy.
• Lead complex multi-stage compensation projects and ensure governance.
• Manage global merit planning, budgeting and communications across a multinational workforce.
• Establish and supervise a comprehensive sales incentive platform aligned with business strategies.
• Partner with Finance, Sales and other stakeholders to design pay structures and incentive plans.
• Manage and develop direct reports and oversee salary surveys.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across compensation programs.

Skills

Strategic compensation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Excel modeling

Stakeholder management

Tools

Compensation systems tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Description

The Senior Manager of Compensation is responsible for managing the planning, philosophy, design, regulatory compliance, communication, policy development, evaluation and administration of all compensation programs at CDW. This includes (but is not limited to) Long/Short Term Incentives, Variable, Executive, Sales, and Broad-Base compensation. The manager serves the internal CWS team along with senior management regarding compensation administration and design.

What you will do

• Assist with development, implementation and management of strategic compensation programs and solutions that align with organizational goals/objectives while ensuring cost effectiveness.
• Supervise changes in methods or procedures to streamline and automate for enhanced accuracy and efficiencies within compensation function.
• Provide leadership and oversight for complex and multi-stage compensation projects.
• Oversee the compensation and performance management programs ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Establish, implement and supervise a comprehensive and integrated sales incentive platform that supports business strategies/objectives and ensures appropriate alignment across CDW business units.
• Own the global merit planning and review process, including strategy development, budgeting, governance, communications, system administration, and execution, delivering fair and data-driven compensation outcomes across a multinational workforce.
• Participate in meetings with the internal compensation committees related to Sales and Non-Sales compensation.
• Provide consultative technical expertise and guidance regarding compensation matters to executives, managers and the Coworker Services team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization’s business units.
• Partner, facilitate and influence coordination among various stakeholders (i.e. CWS BP team, Finance, Sales, etc.) for compensation processes that have linkages to: salary planning, budget review/approvals, pay structures design, annual and variable compensation, etc.
• Manage direct reports that includes coaching, development and performance management.
• Oversee salary surveys, merit or incentive plans.

What we expect of you

• Bachelors Degree and 7+ years’ experience in compensation and/or financial analysis OR 11+ years’ experience in compensation and/or financial analysis
• 3 years' management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership track record of enhancing and facilitating a best-in-class team.
• Working knowledge in management compensation, variable compensation system, equity related systems, retention systems, mid-term incentive systems and fixed compensation systems.
• History of partnering with the board of directors, compensation committee, executive committee, and outside resources (i.e. associated compensation, consulting bonuses).
• Track record working in a mid to large sized company working with multiple business units and geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results; previous experience should include successfully introducing and implementing processes, best practices and operational change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills, with high level of accuracy and attention to detail; position requires advanced mathematical skills, financial knowledge, excel skills and spreadsheet analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Strong coaching, conflict resolutions, influencing abilities and customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships cross-functionally and with external stakeholders.
• History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
• A combination of management level, corporate compensation and strategic consulting experience, is a plus.
• Experience with global compensation, is a plus.

Pay range: $ 140,000 - $ 182,000 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don’t need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.