Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Compensation Manager Are you looking for a place where you can bring your passion for technology and troubleshooting?

Welcome to Neighborly—the hub of service brands that connects customers to top-notch local experts who repair, maintain, and enhance homes and businesses. Our long-standing business, with over 40 years of experience, is focused on strategic innovation as we build the future of home and business services. Bring your ambition to the table as we unlock new doors together, taking your career to the next level.

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What are the core responsibilities for the Compensation Manager?:

Lead the implementation project management, and administration of new & existing compensation programs including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentive strategies

Own and administer both the management & broad-based equity programs, with responsibility for preparing grants, administering paperwork, and managing program communications

Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit cycles, merit matrices, and total compensation associate communications

Provide strategic guidance to leadership and relevant HR partners on pay decisions, compensation philosophy, and workforce planning

Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure salary guidelines and governance practices are being followed

Utilize data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness (e.g., comp-ratios, midpoint analysis, cost modeling) and provide actionable insights

Implement and maintain bonus plan criteria and incentive structures aligned to business performance

Participate in and influence cross-functional discussions related to organizational changes and workforce strategy

Lead compensation-related change management efforts across multiple stakeholders, including HR and hiring leaders (e.g. content and facilitation of workshops)
Evaluate and ensure compliance of job descriptions with compensation frameworks and regulatory standards

Lead at least 1 direct report

Continuously assess market trends and provide recommendations to maintain competitive

What does success look like?

Successfully implement & launch a new job architecture across multiple business areas, ensuring strong project and change management throughout

Streamline, simplify, and organize the organization’s approach to short term incentive plans while also linking plans to drive performance

Establishes strong credibility with leadership as a trusted compensation advisor

Drives data-informed decisions and elevates the organization’s understanding of compensation strategy

Enhances the overall associate experience through thoughtful, competitive compensation practices

Bring your skills and be inspired to achieve success.

Experience:

Proven ability to operate with confidence and credibility, influencing leaders and navigating complex organizational dynamics

Strong communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills

Strong compensation expertise with demonstrated experience in incentive implementation and management, equity administration, and compensation governance

Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and identify gaps before they arise

Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into clear, compelling business stories

Experience managing and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels, including executive leadership

Ability to lead through change and drive alignment across cross-functional teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach

High level of ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate autonomously

Experience working within HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and advanced proficiency in Excel and data modeling

Ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence in a fast-paced environment

Focused on solutions and demonstrates good judgment when it comes to solving problems and making decisions.

Commitment to enhancing the associate experience and re-centering decisions around customer/associate impact

Skills:

5+ years of progressive experience in compensation

Experience in compensation…