Strategic Compensation Lead — Hybrid, Data-Driven

Grant Thornton; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Manager to join our People & Culture team in a hybrid role. You will design, implement, and administer compensation programs, lead benchmarking, and provide strategic guidance to HR Business Partners and leadership.

The role requires a deep knowledge of compensation theory, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to translate business needs into policy and process changes. Hybrid work and in-person collaboration three days per week are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, economics, mathematics, or other business-related areas.
• Minimum of 7 years of compensation-focused experience. CCP certification is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of compensation theory, concepts, practices, and trends.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, management, and administration of compensation programs.
• Lead compensation benchmarking process including market analysis and pay position review.
• Administer key annual processes: salary administration, budget modeling, market competitiveness reviews, guidelines and education materials.
• Consult with HRBPs and leaders on compensation and reward programs.

Skills

Compensation design

Excel

HRIS

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Pay equity/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/finance/economics

Tools

Oracle HCM

MS Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Compensation Manager to join our People & Culture team in a hybrid role. You will design, implement, and administer compensation programs, lead benchmarking, and provide strategic guidance to HR Business Partners and leadership.

The role requires a deep knowledge of compensation theory, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to translate business needs into policy and process changes. Hybrid work and in-person collaboration three days per week are expected.