Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Compensation Manager

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

As Compensation Manager, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Total Rewards, you will be a key member of the Total Rewards team and the broader Human Resources organization. In this high-visibility role, you will help design, administer, and continuously improve Azenta's global compensation programs, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support competitive, equitable, and scalable rewards practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound compensation judgment, and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations for leaders. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing strategic program work with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, global environment.

Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs that support Azenta's business objectives, talent strategy, and pay-for-performance philosophy.

Manage company wide bonus plan calculations, accruals, payouts, and award notices

Oversee sales incentive compensation plan administration and payment processes, partnering with Sales, Finance, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payouts.

Lead annual salary review process from budget preparation, system implementation, training, and communication, to final approvals

Provide compensation consultation and support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to develop recommendations and solutions to attract, motivate and retain talent

Analyze market data and internal pay practices to assess competitiveness, identify trends, and develop compensation recommendations that support attraction, retention, and internal equity.

Participate in compensation surveys and manage the vendor relationship, market data utilization, internal job codes, and survey input

Manage equity compensation administration, including process execution, reporting, analysis, and partnership with Legal on plan compliance and required filings.

Support year-end executive compensation processes, including preparation of compensation-related content and analysis for the CD&A and proxy filings.

Participate in M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities

Serve as the subject matter expert for FLSA classification determinations for new and existing positions.

Maintain ongoing data integrity within HRIS tool (Workday)

Develop equity compensation reporting and analysis to support program administration, leadership decision-making, and compliance requirements.

Manage and develop one Compensation Analyst direct report, providing coaching, prioritization, and support for compensation and broader Total Rewards deliverables.

Support other HR programs as needed

Hybrid role on site 4 days a week

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, preferably in HR, business, Finance, or related field

Minimum 5 years' experience working in a Compensation function

Workday experience required;
Workday advanced compensation experience preferred

Requires MS Excel skills at a highly proficient level

Detail oriented with strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

Self-starter/demonstrated success in a dynamic, fast paced,…