Strategic Compensation Architect

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to partner with senior leadership on incentive plans, salary structures, and market pricing strategies. You will lead compensation planning cycles, maintain data integrity in HRIS systems, analyze internal equity, and advise on job architecture, classifications, and pay transparency to support business decisions.

You will also provide training and communications to HR and leaders on compensation philosophy and promotions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive compensation experience, preferably in retail.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead large-scale initiatives.
• Global compensation experience a plus.
• Certified Compensation Professional designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, market pricing, job evaluation, merit analysis, and incentive design.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Copilot and related database tools.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong influencing and relationship building skills.
• Oracle HCM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Director Compensation on design of incentive plans and manage their implementation, and administration
• Collaborate on design and maintenance of salary structures, including job grades, pay ranges, and geographic differentials
• Partner on compensation planning cycles and lead workstreams for key projects and programs, as needed
• Support the design, testing and maintenance of compensation systems and tools, ensuring data integrity, including HRIS and market pricing resources
• Prepare annual merit budget analysis and assess internal equity and market competitiveness
• Support budget projections related to merit, new roles and incentive programs for organizational cost centers
• Provide guidance on job classification, compensation policies, and related procedures
• Evaluate salary survey sources, submit company data, and advise on compensation matters related to new hires, promotions, and transfers
• Assist with oversight, maintenance and updates to job descriptions
• Conduct pay equity, compression, and market competitiveness analyses and recommend appropriate actions
• Partner on development and maintenance of job architecture, career levels, and compensation titling standards
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations, including FLSA classification, pay transparency, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare compensation dashboards, reports, and presentations to support leadership decision-making
• Provide training and consultation to HR and business leaders on compensation philosophy, salary recommendations, promotions, and internal movement decisions
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to develop effective compensation communications
• Manage special projects and perform other duties assigned

Skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Influencing/Stakeholder management

Communication

HRIS data integrity

Market pricing

Merit analysis

Incentive design

Pay transparency

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

Oracle HCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Copilot

Oracle HCM

Job description

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Compensation Manager to partner with senior leadership on incentive plans, salary structures, and market pricing strategies. You will lead compensation planning cycles, maintain data integrity in HRIS systems, analyze internal equity, and advise on job architecture, classifications, and pay transparency to support business decisions.

You will also provide training and communications to HR and leaders on compensation philosophy and promotions while