Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Location:

Any location in the United States Work Arrangement:
RemoteA Day in the Life  The Compensation Manager manages the Firm’s compensation programs and processes to support competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices. This position is responsible for compensation strategy, market benchmarking, pay structure development, annual compensation and bonus cycles, and compensation governance. The Compensation Manager serves as a trusted advisor to Firm leaders, HR partners, and Talent Acquisition while managing and developing compensation team members.

A typical day as a Compensation Manager might include the following:

Manages the administration and continuous improvement of the Firm’s compensation programs, policies, practices, and related tools.

Oversees annual and exception compensation, promotion, and bonus processes, including planning, system preparation, data review, leadership guidance, approvals, and implementation.

Interprets and applies the Firm’s compensation philosophy to support consistent, market-aligned, and performance-driven pay decisions.

Develops compensation recommendations that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, employee experience, performance, geographic considerations, and Firm practices.

Leads participation in industry compensation surveys and oversees the collection, validation, submission, and analysis of survey data.

Maintains relationships with survey providers and evaluates market data sources to support reliable benchmarking and informed decision-making.

Oversees the development and maintenance of compensation ranges, structures, and guidelines across positions, service lines, locations, and geographic markets.

Consults with Firm leaders, HR business partners, and Talent Acquisition on hiring ranges, promotions, compensation adjustments, retention concerns, and other pay decisions.

Advises on job leveling, position evaluations, organizational structure, and role alignment to support workforce planning and career progression.

Partners with HR and business leaders to identify compensation risks, evaluate internal equity concerns, and recommend appropriate actions.

Takes a total rewards perspective when developing compensation recommendations, considering base pay, incentives, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Leverages compensation, workforce, and market data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, model potential outcomes, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Utilizes emerging technologies, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve compensation analysis, streamline processes, enhance reporting, and support data-driven decision-making.

Establishes and maintains compensation governance processes, decision-making frameworks, and leader guidance to promote consistency across the Firm.

Monitors compensation-related regulatory requirements and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Supports acquisitions, organizational changes, and integration activities through compensation analysis, job alignment, employee data evaluation, and integration needs.

Partners with HRIS, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and other teams to implement compensation changes and improve related processes and systems.

Manages, develops, and mentors compensation staff while establishing priorities, reviewing work, and supporting achievement of team objectives.

Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.

Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are You have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.

You have 7+ years of progressive compensation or related human resources experience required,…