Strategic Compensation Leader | Market Analytics

Marvin; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing account

Better Living Day

Profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Warroad, MN to design, implement, and manage compensation programs that align with business objectives and market competitiveness. You will partner with HRBPs, Finance, and leaders to drive pay decisions, equity plans if applicable, and ensure internal equity.

This role leads merit planning, market adjustments, and annual compensation processes while guiding offers, promotions, and retention strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience with strategic program design.
• Deep expertise in compensation program design, market analysis, and salary structures.
• Experience supporting multi-location manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of compensation strategies aligned with business priorities and talent needs.
• Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on compensation philosophy, pay decisions, and market trends.
• Evaluate and recommend innovative compensation programs to support organizational growth and transformation.
• Design, implement, and manage base pay, variable pay (bonus/incentive), and equity programs (if applicable).
• Lead the annual compensation processes, including merit planning, bonus cycles, and market adjustments.
• Ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with company performance.
• Conduct pay equity analyses and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and business leaders on compensation-related matters.
• Provide recommendations for offers, promotions, retention strategies, and organizational changes.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives such as job architecture design, job leveling, or system implementations.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CCP certification

Compensation design

Market analysis

Salary structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Payfactors

HRSoft

Job description

Marvin is seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst in Warroad, MN to design, implement, and manage compensation programs that align with business objectives and market competitiveness. You will partner with HRBPs, Finance, and leaders to drive pay decisions, equity plans if applicable, and ensure internal equity.

This role leads merit planning, market adjustments, and annual compensation processes while guiding offers, promotions, and retention strategies.