We are looking for an experienced Manager of Compensation to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role involves leading the design and management of comprehensive compensation programs to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and compliance with relevant regulations. As a working manager, you will oversee a team of three senior compensation consultants and collaborate with HR and business leaders to align compensation strategies with organizational objectives. Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to a team of senior compensation consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. • Design, implement, and manage base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation programs that align with the company's goals and industry benchmarks. • Develop and maintain job architecture, salary structures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability. • Collaborate with HR business partners and organizational leaders to address compensation needs and provide strategic recommendations. • Conduct market analyses and benchmarking studies to maintain competitive pay practices and support talent acquisition and retention. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation policies and practices. • Optimize compensation systems and processes in partnership with payroll and HRIS teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency. • Act as a subject matter expert on compensation principles, including executive and sales compensation, providing guidance to stakeholders. • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on total rewards and process improvements. • Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend updates and enhancements to existing compensation programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in compensation management, including sales and executive compensation. • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with experience managing senior-level professionals. • Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market analysis, and job evaluation methodologies. • Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to advise and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. • Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities. • Up-to-date knowledge of compliance regulations and best practices in compensation administration.

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Minnetonka, MN
remote
Temporary
78.00 - 85.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Manager of Compensation to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role involves leading the design and management of comprehensive compensation programs to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and compliance with relevant regulations. As a working manager, you will oversee a team of three senior compensation consultants and collaborate with HR and business leaders to align compensation strategies with organizational objectives. Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to a team of senior compensation consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. • Design, implement, and manage base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation programs that align with the company's goals and industry benchmarks. • Develop and maintain job architecture, salary structures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability. • Collaborate with HR business partners and organizational leaders to address compensation needs and provide strategic recommendations. • Conduct market analyses and benchmarking studies to maintain competitive pay practices and support talent acquisition and retention. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation policies and practices. • Optimize compensation systems and processes in partnership with payroll and HRIS teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency. • Act as a subject matter expert on compensation principles, including executive and sales compensation, providing guidance to stakeholders. • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on total rewards and process improvements. • Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend updates and enhancements to existing compensation programs.
2026-02-03T14:24:10Z