Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Johnson Service Group, a nationally award-winning staffing firm, has an immediate opportunity for a Compensation Manager for a Global Medical Device Company in Auburn, MA

Contract | Hybrid |

We’re seeking a Compensation Manager to lead a job description database transformation initiative. This is a project-driven role with real impact: job evaluation, benchmarking, governance design, and system implementation.

• Manage and execute end-to-end project activities for job description database implementation, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination with guidance from Director Rewards and Senior Compensation Managers.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to facilitate discussions related to job content, job structure, and organizational alignment.
• Proactively track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates to key stakeholders.

• Create new and review existing job descriptions.
• Ensure job descriptions accurately reflect job content, scope, and organizational needs.
• Confirm that every employee has an associated, approved job description.
• Participate in job evaluation discussions and support job leveling with oversight and guidance from existing compensation staff.

• Conduct job evaluations using established methodologies.
• Perform benchmarking using major compensation surveys and market data.
• Assign job grades and levels with appropriate oversight.
• Identify potential compensation impacts or needs emerging from job evaluations and job description changes.

• Populate and manage job descriptions within the job description database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support the use of the job description database as the system of record for job descriptions and approvals, including signature workflows.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure adoption and understanding of the system.

• Develop and document governance frameworks for job description management.
• Create and document processes for how job descriptions move through creation, review, approval, and maintenance.
• Develop process maps and documentation to support data flow, system integration, and future sustainability.

Navigate job database systems and compensation modules, including job code tables and related data structures.

• Track and manage job-related data and reporting needs.
• Support data accuracy and integrity across systems.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Finance.
• At least 5 years of direct compensation experience, including:
• Job evaluations and job leveling
• Core compensation program management (salary structures, offers, and related programs)
• Market pricing and benchmarking using major compensation surveys
• Experience with survey participation and/or advanced market pricing methodologies.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including Excel proficiency (formulas, vlookups, data analysis).
• Experience working with HRIS, LMS and/or compensation systems, including reporting and data navigation.
• Demonstrated project management capability, including task planning, time management, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret job content, compensation data, and organizational needs holistically.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain self‑motivated in a project‑based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
• Word (primary documentation tool)
• Power Point
• Excel
• Visio or similar tools for process mapping and org charting
• Willingness and ability to learn and use process flow or visualization tools as needed.
• Experience with learning systems or similar platforms preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, consultation, and problem‑solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree required or 8 years of relevant experience as substitution, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) comparable certification

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short‑term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.