Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

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The Compensation & Benefits Manager is a strategic HR leader responsible for shaping and executing Summus’s total rewards strategy. This role oversees all aspects of compensation, benefits, and payroll programs, ensuring they support organizational goals, drive engagement, and remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. As a people leader, this role manages a team of three direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration while creating a high-performance culture.

The Compensation & Benefits Manager serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR Business Partners, providing guidance on complex compensation and benefits matters.

• Lead a team of three HR professionals focused on compensation, benefits, and payroll, providing coaching, development, and performance management.
• Own compensation and benefit operations including survey participation, job evaluation, salary structure development, base pay administration, incentive plan design and analysis for exempt and non-exempt associates, planning for health and welfare, retirement, and work life benefits.
• Manage payroll operations in partnership with Finance and Accounting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Conduct market benchmarking and pay equity analyses to maintain internal fairness and external competitiveness.
• Lead the annual merit and incentive planning processes, including workflows, system updates, and executive communication.
• Direct the annual benefits enrollment process and manage relationships with third‑party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and benefits regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA).
• Provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership to guide strategic workforce decisions.
• Partner with HR peers to drive cross‑functional efficiency and consistent HR practices.
• Maintain awareness of HR trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Responsible for applicable annual reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing direct reports.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi‑site environment; multi‑state and Canadian experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS preferred.
• SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, SPHR/PHR and/or CCP preferred.
• Ongoing continuing education to stay informed of industry trends and government regulations.

• Frequent required desk work and extended periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Office hours average 40 per week, standard business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; remote work arrangements applicable as approved.

• Up to 25% to designated sites.