Compensation Program Manager

Compensation Program Manager (Project Management)

100% Remote

Contract - 5 Months to Start, Not Likely to Extend/Convert

Our client is a global financial technology leader with amazing, collaborative culture and people. They are seeking a Compensation Program Manager to support their Compensation Programs and Strategy team. This role will focus on delivering and managing global compensation programs, ensuring they are effectively designed, tested, and implemented. Reporting to the Head of Compensation Programs & Strategy, you will play a key role in driving the success of our compensation initiatives.

Keys to Role:

• Deep compensation expertise.
• Proven experience project managing compensation initiatives, keeping cross-functional teams and deliverables on track, vendor management, and stakeholder management.
• Projects include: implementation of a new compensation planning tool + global marketing pricing and salary structure design initiatives.

You will:

• Drive the design, testing, and implementation of our compensation planning tools: Workday, Pave, or HRSoft.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and lead the rollout and continuous improvement of global compensation programs.
• Manage and analyze complex datasets to distill data-driven compensation insights and communicate findings effectively.
• Model compensation scenarios and build tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making processes.
• Lead technology reviews to ensure our compensation systems and processes are scalable and meet the organization’s needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including People Partners, People Ops, IT, and Talent Management, to ensure alignment on initiatives and timelines.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address compensation-related challenges.
• Navigate ambiguity and rapidly changing environments while maintaining a high sense of urgency and attention to detail.

You have:

• 8+ years of experience in compensation program management or a related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge of data analysis, compensation planning, and project management.
• Proven success in managing large, cross-functional projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in data analysis tools like spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to drive change and develop communication plans for large-scale projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and changing needs.

Even better:

• Experience working in high-tech or professional services environments.
• Proficiency in compensation planning tools such as Pave and Workday.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field) and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.