<p>Compensation Manager</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Minnesota-Based | Primarily Remote | $90,000–$110,000</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a multi-state, mission-driven organization to identify a Compensation Manager to lead and advance its compensation programs, pay structures, and job pricing processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This position is best suited for candidates based in Minnesota</strong>, with a primarily remote work arrangement and occasional in-person meetings preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the VP of Talent Strategy, the Compensation Manager will serve as the organization's primary compensation subject matter expert, overseeing day-to-day compensation operations while partnering with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR, and organizational leadership. This role offers the opportunity to influence compensation strategy, pay equity, market competitiveness, and job architecture across a complex, multi-site workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer and enhance compensation programs, policies, and processes to support organizational goals, budget considerations, and market competitiveness.</li><li>Maintain salary structures, pay grades, job architecture, and compensation documentation within HRIS and related systems.</li><li>Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compensation analyses using salary surveys, market data, and industry resources.</li><li>Develop salary range recommendations and provide guidance on pay decisions, salary placement, and compensation practices.</li><li>Conduct pay equity, internal equity, and wage compression analyses, providing recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Develop and maintain compensation reports, dashboards, and analyses related to salaries, incentives, turnover costs, vacancies, and labor market trends.</li><li>Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders on compensation recommendations, offer approvals, sign-on bonus requests, and hiring-related pay decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance and Talent Strategy leadership on annual compensation planning, market reviews, budget development, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of job descriptions, job titles, career frameworks, and consistent job levels across the organization.</li><li>Serve as a trusted compensation resource for organizational leaders, providing guidance on policies, salary administration, pay equity, and market competitiveness.</li><li>Supervise and develop a Compensation Analyst, establishing priorities, reviewing work, and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Manage compensation survey participation, vendor relationships, and external resources as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Manager of Compensation to join our team in Minnetonka, Minnesota in a Contract position. This role will lead compensation strategy and day-to-day program administration while guiding a small team of senior compensation specialists. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in market analysis, pay program design, compliance, and stakeholder partnership to help ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support a team of three senior compensation consultants by setting priorities, providing coaching, and encouraging focused growth.<br>• Direct the planning, execution, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation structures.<br>• Evaluate salary frameworks and job architecture to maintain internal consistency and external market competitiveness.<br>• Partner with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and payroll teams to deliver compensation guidance, improve reporting, and support operational accuracy.<br>• Conduct market reviews, benchmarking studies, and job evaluations to inform compensation recommendations and business decisions.<br>• Maintain compensation policies, governance practices, and related processes to meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.<br>• Serve as a subject matter expert on broad-based, sales, and executive compensation matters for leaders and internal partners.<br>• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process improvement, total rewards effectiveness, and compensation program enhancements.
<p><strong>Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Eagan, MN | Hybrid, 2 days onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a global industrial organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead its North American Total Rewards function. This role focuses on U.S. and Canadian benefits strategy, retirement programs, compliance, and team leadership, with oversight of compensation and payroll. The successful candidate will help optimize existing programs, support organizational integration, and align offerings across business divisions in partnership with global HR leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead U.S. and Canadian benefits and retirement strategy, administration, and compliance.</li><li>Evaluate plan costs, utilization, coverage, and market competitiveness; recommend improvements.</li><li>Manage broker, vendor, and provider relationships.</li><li>Oversee open enrollment, benefits communications, leave programs, wellness, and recognition initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, audits, reporting, and filings.</li><li>Oversee compensation programs, including market pricing, salary structures, merit planning, incentive plans, and executive compensation.</li><li>Partner with compensation resources and global HR teams to maintain consistent policies and practices.</li><li>Lead benefits and compensation integration efforts, identifying opportunities to align programs across business divisions.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop the local Total Rewards team; assess resource needs and clarify responsibilities.</li><li>Provide payroll oversight and support broader HR initiatives and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented compensation analyst to support a leading airline organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will blend strategic advising with day-to-day program execution, helping leaders make informed decisions about pay, job alignment, and market competitiveness. The role is ideal for someone who can build strong partnerships, interpret compensation data effectively, and bring practical recommendations that strengthen compensation programs over time.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise business leaders and HR partners on compensation matters, offering informed guidance on pay decisions, internal alignment, and competitive positioning.</p><p>• Assess roles, leveling, and reporting structures to support job evaluations, promotional changes, and salary placement decisions across the organization.</p><p>• Oversee the administration and ongoing refinement of compensation programs, including salary ranges, grade structures, and related frameworks.</p><p>• Use market pricing tools such as PayScale to conduct benchmarking, analyze compensation trends, and support data-driven recommendations.</p><p>• Review current compensation practices and identify opportunities to improve consistency, competitiveness, and overall program effectiveness.</p><p>• Contribute to the administration of executive and long-term incentive programs while helping maintain appropriate access and program support processes.</p><p>• Take ownership of compensation-related reporting and analytical work currently performed in partnership with finance, helping improve efficiency and accountability.</p><p>• Provide an objective perspective on established compensation practices and recommend modernization opportunities aligned with business needs and market standards.analy</p>