Strategic Compensation Leader

Marvin; Warroad (MN); On-site; USD 161,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Annual wellbeing account

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Director of Compensation to drive enterprise-wide strategy across base pay, incentives, and market competitiveness. Based in Warroad, MN, the role partners with senior leadership to design programs that boost equity, performance, and retention across the business.

You will lead compensation cycles, governance, and pay equity initiatives while guiding a high-performing team and collaborating with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and executives to shape offers and decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, market analysis, and salary structures.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience managing compensation cycles and working with senior leadership.
• Experience supporting multi-location/manufacturing organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation strategy, including base pay, incentives, and market competitiveness.
• Oversee annual compensation cycles, budgeting, and enterprise-wide execution.
• Drive job architecture, market analysis, and pay equity initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition on pay decisions and offer strategy.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and maintain governance frameworks.
• Lead compensation systems, process improvements, and a high-performing team.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Leadership

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Executive reporting

Pay equity

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PayFactors

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Director of Compensation to drive enterprise-wide strategy across base pay, incentives, and market competitiveness. Based in Warroad, MN, the role partners with senior leadership to design programs that boost equity, performance, and retention across the business.

You will lead compensation cycles, governance, and pay equity initiatives while guiding a high-performing team and collaborating with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and executives to shape offers and decisions.