Compensation Manager

Compensation Manager

Charlotte, NC 28205

Posted: 05/26/2026

Job Category: Finance

Job Number: 56581505

Pay Rate: $...00 / year

Job Description

Compensation Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hybrid Schedule

Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 + bonus

Sirius Staffing is partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to lead and enhance enterprise-wide compensation programs. This is a Direct Hire role and is ideal for a strategic compensation professional who enjoys partnering with leadership and building scalable compensation structures and career frameworks.

Position Overview

The Compensation Manager will partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to design and manage compensation programs that support growth, employee engagement, and market competitiveness. This role will oversee compensation structures, job architecture, market benchmarking, pay equity, compliance, and compensation systems/processes.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Program Management

Lead and support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of broad-based compensation programs including salary structures, incentive plans, compensation policies, and annual compensation cycles

Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and pay equity analyses to support competitive, equitable, and market-aligned pay practices

Provide compensation guidance and recommendations to HR and business leaders

Job Architecture & Organizational Support

Lead and help evolve job architecture initiatives including job evaluations, leveling frameworks, grade assignments, and career path development

Partner with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership teams on compensation-related decisions, workforce planning, and organizational design initiatives

Translate compensation data and analytics into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for leadership

Compliance, Systems & Process Optimization

Ensure compliance with applicable compensation laws and regulations including FLSA and pay transparency requirements while supporting audits and risk mitigation initiatives

Partner with HRIS and IT teams on compensation system implementations, enhancements, and process improvements, including tools such as JDXpert or similar platforms

Help develop scalable compensation processes, reporting, and analytics capabilities to support organizational growth

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

7+ years of broad-based compensation experience required

Strong experience with compensation strategy, salary structures, market pricing, and benchmarking

Experience overseeing job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments

Demonstrated understanding of compensation-related laws and regulations

Experience supporting or leading HR/compensation system implementations (JDXpert or similar)

Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills

Advanced proficiency with Excel and compensation analytics/reporting

Must be authorized to work in the United States; Sponsorship is not offered now or in the future

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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