Compensation Manager Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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Compensation Analyst

Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will contribute to compensation planning and analysis that supports fair, competitive, and data-informed pay practices across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with total rewards leadership while helping administer compensation programs and broader rewards initiatives. Responsibilities:• Evaluate compensation data for a large employee population and identify trends, gaps, and alignment opportunities across roles.• Collaborate with total rewards leadership to support pay program design, compensation structures, and market-informed recommendations.• Conduct salary research for new and existing positions, including hiring offers, internal movement, and merit-related adjustments.• Help manage core pay programs such as base compensation, incentive administration, and annual performance-based increase cycles.• Support job documentation, role evaluation, market pricing, and classification activities to maintain consistent compensation practices.• Assist with annual compensation planning and benefits-related events, including merit review periods and open enrollment support.• Prepare reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics to provide analytical insight for human resources projects and decision-making. All interested candidates in this Compensation Analyst opportunity and other full-time permanent roles across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Compensation Analyst

Washington, DC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Compensation Analyst to support a mission-driven nonprofit organization. In this role, you will help evaluate pay practices, provide market-based insights, and contribute to compensation and benefits programs that support organizational goals. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, advising on pay decisions, and collaborating on total rewards initiatives. Responsibilities:• Evaluate compensation data for a large employee population to identify trends, maintain internal consistency, and support informed pay decisions.• Collaborate with total rewards leadership to develop and refine compensation structures, program options, and competitive practices.• Conduct market research for new and existing roles, including salary recommendations related to hiring, internal movement, and merit adjustments.• Support the administration of base salary and incentive programs, including annual performance, merit increase, and bonus review cycles.• Assist with job documentation, role evaluation, compensation benchmarking, and position classification activities across the organization.• Contribute to annual compensation and benefits processes, including merit planning and open enrollment support.• Prepare reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics to provide analytical insight for human resources projects and strategic planning.• Review compensation surveys and benchmark data to help ensure pay practices remain aligned with market standards and organizational needs. All interested candidates in this Compensation Analyst role and other fulltime permanent opportunities in human resources and benefits across the Washington, D.C. area please send your resumes Justin Decker via LinkedIn
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Director of Compensation and Benefits

Columbia, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
The Director of Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll provides strategic leadership and oversight for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization's compensation, benefits, and payroll programs. This role ensures that total rewards strategies align with business objectives, support talent acquisition and retention, promote employee engagement, and maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compensation planning, benefits strategy, workforce trends, and payroll governance. Essential Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and lead the organization's compensation strategy, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, incentive programs, and pay equity initiatives.</li><li>Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, leave programs, and vendor relationships.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with tax regulations, and effective payroll controls.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and Human Resources to align compensation and benefits programs with organizational goals and workforce planning initiatives.</li><li>Lead annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, incentive compensation, salary budgeting, and market analysis.</li><li>Monitor industry trends, labor market conditions, and regulatory changes to maintain competitive and compliant compensation and benefits programs.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend improvements to total rewards programs that enhance employee attraction, retention, and engagement.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to compensation, benefits, payroll, wage and hour requirements, and employee leave programs.</li><li>Manage relationships with external consultants, brokers, auditors, and third-party payroll and benefits providers.</li><li>Develop reporting and analytics related to compensation, benefits utilization, payroll metrics, labor costs, and workforce trends.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop compensation, benefits, and payroll team members to support operational excellence and succession planning.</li><li>Support mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and other business initiatives through compensation, benefits, and payroll integration planning.</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
37.49 - 43.92 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a company Baltimore, Maryland on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will lead day-to-day payroll operations while supporting key accounting activities tied to payroll reporting and financial accuracy. The role also includes oversight over the payroll team member and close work within the general ledger to help maintain reliable records and reconciliations. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce, ensuring timely and accurate compensation each pay period.• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and maintain proper documentation to support financial reporting.• Reconcile payroll bank accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies to keep transactions accurate and up to date.• Support balance sheet account review by analyzing payroll-related entries and assisting with account reconciliation activities.• Work within the general ledger to align payroll data with accounting records and improve reporting accuracy.• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to payroll staff helping to maintain productivity and quality standards.• Utilize payroll software to administer payroll activities, maintain employee payroll data, and support routine processing tasks.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, correct issues, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Contracts Manager

Rockville, MD
remote
Temporary / Contract
63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major government contracting closeout effort. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who understands the full lifecycle of federal agreements and can bring structure, accuracy, and momentum to complex closeout activities. The person in this role will work across contract files, stakeholders, and compliance requirements to help ensure obligations are resolved thoroughly and efficiently. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end contract closeout activities for a high-volume portfolio of federal agreements, ensuring timely completion of required actions and documentation.• Review contract records, funding status, modifications, deliverables, and administrative files to confirm each award is ready for final closure.• Coordinate with internal teams, program contacts, finance partners, and external stakeholders to resolve open items that may delay closeout.• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies across the closeout effort, providing clear status updates and helping maintain overall project momentum.• Interpret government contracting terms and applicable regulations to support compliant closeout decisions and accurate file completion.• Identify missing, inconsistent, or outdated contract information and drive corrective actions to improve documentation quality.• Organize and maintain closeout records in a structured manner that supports audit readiness and internal reporting needs.• Partner with operations and project leadership to prioritize workload, remove roadblocks, and support successful execution of the broader closeout initiative.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Benefits coordinator

Mclean, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator to support the administration of employee benefits programs and help ensure a positive employee experience. This role will assist with benefits enrollment, data management, employee questions, and coordination with vendors while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave offerings. </li><li>Support new hire onboarding and benefits enrollment processes. </li><li>Respond to employee questions related to benefit plans, eligibility, and claims. </li><li>Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and benefits systems. </li><li>Coordinate with external benefits vendors and internal payroll or human resources teams. </li><li>Assist with open enrollment preparation, employee communications, and documentation. </li><li>Review benefits invoices and help reconcile discrepancies. </li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. </li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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