<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing multi state organization that is looking to hire a Compensation Manager to their team. This Compensation Manager is a key leader within the Human Resources function, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs for the organization. This is an in the office position in Sacramento, CA. For any questions about this position, please reach out to Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design and manage base pay structures, job families, and salary bands for hourly and salaried populations.</li><li>Lead annual and off‑cycle compensation planning, including merit, market, promotional, and lump‑sum adjustments.</li><li>Develop and administer compensation policies, including pay transparency, shift and geographic differentials, premium pay, and skill‑based pay.</li><li>Conduct market pricing using reputable survey data across corporate, leadership, engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trade roles.</li><li>Perform pay equity, compression, and competitiveness analyses and recommend remediation strategies.</li><li>Own job evaluation, classification, and job‑leveling frameworks to ensure consistency across the organization.</li><li>Partner with operational and site leaders on hourly wage strategies, hiring rates, progression schedules, and overtime considerations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with FLSA and applicable state and local wage and hour regulations.</li><li>Create and maintain compensation policies, procedures, documentation, and audit‑ready controls.</li><li>Provide compensation analytics to support collective bargaining efforts and interpret compensation‑related CBA provisions, as applicable.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on pay decisions, internal equity, and job offers.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and accruals.</li><li>Leverage HRIS and compensation tools to streamline planning, reporting, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>