Strategic Compensation Leader for Total Rewards

Pivotal Talent Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Talent Search is seeking a Manager, Compensation to design and manage compensation programs that align with business objectives. This role involves evaluating market trends, conducting analyses, and leading annual compensation cycles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compensation programs and will work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure pay practices are competitive and compliant.

Key responsibilities include monitoring pay equity, collaborating across functions, and supporting a total rewards strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation programs.
• Strong knowledge of salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and incentive structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market trends and recommend compensation strategies.
• Conduct benchmark analyses for salary and incentive programs.
• Lead annual compensation cycles, including merit increases and bonuses.
• Monitor pay equity and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal teams.

Skills

Salary benchmarking

Job evaluations

Stakeholder management

Project management

Advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint

Analytical mindset

Job description

Pivotal Talent Search is seeking a Manager, Compensation to design and manage compensation programs that align with business objectives. This role involves evaluating market trends, conducting analyses, and leading annual compensation cycles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in compensation programs and will work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure pay practices are competitive and compliant.

Key responsibilities include monitoring pay equity, collaborating across functions, and supporting a total rewards strategy.