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>