Compensation Manager in Norman, Oklahoma

Compensation Manager

The Compensation Manager plays a critical role in supporting the organization's compensation strategy, programs, analytics, and operational execution. Oversees both day-to-day compensation operations and the foundational development of scalable compensation frameworks, processes, and tools that support organizational growth and business objectives. Performs a key role in strengthening and evolving compensation practices across the organization, including job architecture, salary structures, market benchmarking, merit planning, incentive administration, and compensation governance.

Works closely with HR leadership, Finance, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to provide data-driven compensation insights and operational support.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees;

(Medical
- Dental
- Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Experience administering compensation programs including merit, bonus, salary planning, and market pricing.
• Experience utilizing compensation platforms, market pricing tools, and salary survey systems such as ERI, Comp Analyst, Mercer, Radford, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and bring forward compensation best practices, market insights, and operational recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead work streams, prioritize deliverables, and provide guidance within a compensation or HR environment.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Base pay administration
• Merit planning cycles
• Bonus and incentive programs
• Market pricing
• Job evaluations
• Salary structures and pay ranges
• Promotional and equity reviews
• Compensation audits and reporting

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven or more (7+) years progressive compensation with three (3) years of management experience within an HR team (preferably Compensation), or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Physical Demands:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $97,200 to $135,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Family Planning/Fertility Assistance, STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D, Legal-Aid Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), Training and Development Opportunities.