Compensation Manager, Business

The Compensation Manager will design, implement, and maintain competitive compensation programs with specialized expertise in sales compensation, Radford market pricing, and pay transparency. You'll conduct analysis, provide strategic recommendations, and ensure programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant.

• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using Radford surveys and other compensation databases
• Participate in compensation surveys including data submission and analysis
• Analyze salary trends and competitive positioning to inform pay structure recommendations
• Design and administer sales compensation plans including commission structures, bonuses, and incentives
• Calculate and validate commission payments ensuring accuracy and alignment with plan rules
• Model payout scenarios to optimize plan effectiveness and cost
• Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance on quota-setting and crediting methodologies
• Resolve sales compensation disputes and ensure plan alignment with business objectives

• Support annual merit, bonus, and equity award cycles
• Develop and maintain base pay structures, salary ranges, and incentive frameworks
• Ensure accurate compensation data in HRIS and compensation management systems

• Develop salary range disclosures for job postings compliant with state/local laws
• Support pay equity audits, analyze findings, and recommend remediation
• Partner with HR and Legal on fair pay practices and compliance
• Monitor pay transparency regulations and ensure organizational compliance

• Create dashboards, reports, and presentations communicating compensation insights
• Provide compensation guidance to managers and HR Business Partners
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on compensation strategy
• Liaise with external vendors, consultants, and survey providers

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years compensation experience
• Hands‑on experience with commission plan administration and payment calculation
• Experience with pay transparency compliance and salary range development
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, data analysis)
• Proficiency with HRIS/compensation systems (Workday, Salesforce SPIFF, Radford)
• Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities
• Job analysis, market pricing, and pay structure design
• Sales compensation methodologies, including variable and incentive pay design
• Compensation regulations (FLSA, equal pay laws)
• Attention to detail with high accuracy standards
• Clear communication across organizational levels
• Problem-solving with complex compensation challenges
• Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive data
• Business acumen to translate strategy into compensation solutions

• Enjoy flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
• 401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
• Complimentary Calm App subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Base Salary of $ 100,000 - $135,000 USD per year + 5% quarterly bonus [subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan]

Total compensation range for this position: $120,000 – $162,000 USD per year. Earnings are dependent on individual sales performance.

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