Strategic Compensation Leader

Current; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Learning & development

Job summary

Current is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and administer compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees across professional services firms in the United States.

The role partners with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation with priorities, maintain competitive pay practices, and manage program budgets while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in HR, business, finance.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience in professional services firms.
• Strong knowledge of market pricing, job evaluation, salary structures, and incentives.
• Advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills with ability to translate data into recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation programs including base pay, annual incentives, salary structures, and job architecture.
• Manage annual compensation planning—merit increases, promotions, incentive payouts.
• Evaluate market data and internal pay relationships to set competitive salary ranges.
• Advise HR and business leaders on offers, pay decisions, and organizational changes.
• Assess pay equity and recommend actions for consistent pay practices.
• Develop compensation policies, guidelines, and communications for managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influence stakeholders

Pay equity knowledge

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Communication with leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Tools

HRIS systems

Compensation planning platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

Current is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to design, implement, and administer compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate employees across professional services firms in the United States.

The role partners with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align compensation with priorities, maintain competitive pay practices, and manage program budgets while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.