Compensation Manager Jobs in Minnesota

A Compensation Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a company's compensation strategy. They assess the organization's pay structure, analyze compensation data within the industry, ensure internal and legal pay equity, and design incentive and benefits programs to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, they monitor the effectiveness of these programs and make adjustments as needed. They also collaborate with HR and management to develop job descriptions and determine the appropriate compensation.

To become a successful Compensation Manager, one should possess strong analytical, communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. They should also have a sound understanding of HR practices and labor legislation. Professional certifications like Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are often preferred. Prior to becoming a Compensation Manager, an individual might have roles such as Compensation Analyst, HR Generalist, or HR Manager.

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Benefits Coordinator

  • Sandy Hackenmueller
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Designs and facilitates open enrollment sessions and employee communication materials. Creates benefits documentation and onboarding materials for new employees....

In Person Part Time

Benefits Specialist - Health and Welfare

  • Cargill
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 8 hours ago

PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION: Monitors and ensures consistent implementation of new hire, termination, open enrollment, qualified life events and other employee benefit lifecycle-related processes....

Hybrid

Human Resources Senior Benefits Specialist

  • City of Minneapolis
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 hours ago

The HR Senior Benefits Specialist leads large benefit initiatives such as open enrollment and the request for proposal (RFP) process for the Benefits Department....

Remote

Sr. Benefit Coordinator

  • NFP Corp.
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago

Assist in coordinating client mailings, communications or packets related to Open Enrollment, as directed by the Account Manager....

In Person

Payroll Manager

  • Skywater Technology Foundry
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 2 days ago

enrollment, life event processing, and benefits audits as needed Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity across systems Continuous Improvement Recommend and implement...

In Person

Benefits Specialist

  • Anoka County
  • Anoka, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Anoka, MN
  • 2 days ago

Organize the logistics of the countys annual open enrollment including vendor coordination, system testing, status tracking, and organizational communication....

Remote

Benefits Specialist - Open Enrollment -OHA

  • Distro
  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago

Benefits Specialist - Open Enrollment -OHA We are a proud work-from-office company....

In Person

Senior Benefits Analyst and Compliance Partner

  • Digi-Key Corporation
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 3 days ago

Support Open Enrollment, including benefit administration configuration and testing, plan document review and employee enrollment support Evaluate current practices to improve efficiencies, innovate...

Hybrid

Payroll Manager

  • APi Inc
  • New Brighton, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brighton, MN
  • 5 days ago

Payroll Manager APi Inc - 4.7 New Brighton, MN Job Details $75,400 - $113,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes Computer operation Internal controls Spreadsheets...

In Person

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

  • Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MN
  • 5 days ago

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators,...

In Person

Employee Benefits Account Manager

  • Hub International
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 6 days ago

Great opportunity to join our Employee Benefits team! Are you a bright, outgoing, people-oriented person? If so, this is the career for you. At HUB, we value education and continuous learning and...

In Person

Benefits Manager

  • University of St. Thomas
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 days ago

Leads annual open enrollment administration planning and execution....

In Person

Benefits Coordinator

  • St Cloud School District
  • Waite Park, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Waite Park, MN
  • 10 days ago

Designs and facilitates open enrollment sessions and employee communication materials. Creates benefits documentation and onboarding materials for new employees....

In Person Part Time

Benefits Manager

  • Hunt Electric
  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 14 days ago

Conduct benefits orientations, open enrollment sessions, and wellness initiatives to promote employee understanding and participation....

In Person

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Garda Capital Partners
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN
  • 19 days ago

Coordinate open enrollment, benefits changes, and employee education sessions. Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions and issue resolution....

In Person

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Salary for Compensation Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Compensation Managers in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.5%
Master's Degree
28.4%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Compensation Managers in Minnesota
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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