Sr Manager Compensation Strategy

GALLO; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401k plan

Profit sharing

Pet insurance

Company holidays

Employee wine shop access

Job summary

GALLO is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead enterprise compensation programs, governance, and market pricing. You will serve as a trusted advisor to HR partners, Finance, and executives, delivering data-driven solutions that ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

You will oversee salary governance, annual planning, and system optimization, driving workforce planning and compliance while mentoring compensation professionals and collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant compensation/total rewards experience.
• Leadership experience and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs.
• Oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, and market pricing.
• Provide leadership for compensation systems and data analytics.
• Collaborate with HR partners, Finance, and executives to drive decisions.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree

Master's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

We are GALLO We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

We are GALLO We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

Job Req ID: 107499
Job Type: Full-time
Work Category: Hybrid Telecommute,
Application Close Date: 08/31/2026
Sponsorship: Not Available
Compensation: $ 151,000 - $ 226,600
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A Taste Of What You'll Do

As a Compensation Manager, you will lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of enterprise compensation programs that support business objectives, talent strategies, and organizational growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, Human Resources partners, Finance, and executive stakeholders, delivering data-driven compensation solutions that promote market competitiveness, internal equity, and operational excellence.

In this highly visible role, you will oversee compensation programs, annual planning cycles, job architecture, market pricing, incentive administration, and compensation governance practices. You will leverage analytics and market intelligence to identify trends, assess organizational needs, and develop recommendations that support sound compensation decisions and workforce planning initiatives.

You will also provide leadership for compensation systems, technology platforms, and process optimization efforts, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and an exceptional user experience. Through collaboration across Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll, and business stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with compensation-related regulations and governance standards.

Success in this role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization. You will lead complex compensation initiatives, support executive compensation activities, mentor compensation professionals, and champion innovative solutions that strengthen our total rewards programs and employee value proposition.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master’s degree plus 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR High School Diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 12 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of Gallo HR experience to include 6 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master’s degree plus 6 years of Gallo HR experience to include 4 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of compensation strategy, market pricing, job evaluation, and compensation administration practices.
• Experience leading compensation systems, technology solutions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience consulting with business leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compensation compliance requirements, wage and hour regulations, pay transparency requirements, and compensation governance practices.
• Experience managing large datasets and developing actionable business insights.
• Advanced spreadsheet and reporting tool proficiency.
• Strong communication, presentation, influence, and project management skills.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older.

How You'll Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 10 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; OR Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting plus 8 years of compensation or total rewards experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility;
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
• Global Remuneration Professional (GRP).
• Experience supporting executive compensation, equity administration, international compensation, or sales compensation programs.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions). Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

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