Compensation Manager

Compensation Manager - REMOTE

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

We are excited to welcome an experienced Compensation Manager to our dynamic and growing HR team. In this pivotal role, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our broader compensation strategies and uncover valuable insights through our data. Reporting directly to the CHRO, you will play a crucial role in supporting our compensation programs, helping us attract, support, and retain the best talent in our industry. Join us and make a direct impact on our future success!

In this role, you will: (responsibilities are not exhaustive)

• Collaborate on compensation plan designs and suggest new elements to consider based on data collected and market trends.
•  Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend changes that incorporate market trends, competitive pay practices, and the firm’s goals.
•  Conduct annual benchmarking and review compensation resources to ensure market competitiveness.
• Assist in the development and administration of short term and long term incentives.
• Conduct job evaluations and market pricing to ensure both internal and external equity.
• Support new mergers by providing benchmarking insights and best practices.
• Analyze compensation data within PayFactors and UKG to ensure data integrity and share insights.
• Partner with local HR and operational leaders to provide guidance on compensation based on best practices.
• Lead the annual total reward statement process across offices.
• Promote an understanding of compensation philosophies, practices, and administration.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with various national, state, provincial, and local pay regulations.
• Research and report on market trends to support future strategies.

The role will be a great opportunity if:

• You have an ownership mindset and can switch between precise problem solving with exceptional attention to detail and big-picture strategizing that embraces your own unique perspective.
• You have high energy, high empathy, and enjoy solution-oriented problem-solving.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can manage day to day responsibilities while building for the future.
• You are a genuine collaborator, an empathetic listener, and an excellent decision-maker with sound judgment.
• You can build rapport with stakeholders across all functions and levels of seniority, establishing yourself as a go-to business partner and trusted advisor.

Skills/abilities:

• A minimum of 5 -7 years’ experience as a Compensation Manager, Senior Compensation Analyst or in a related role required.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.
• Experience with M&A activity is preferred.

• Collaborative interpersonal skills.
• Expert Excel skill level required.
• Extensive knowledge of compensation program design and implementation, including local, state, provincial, and federal pay requirements.
• Ability to influence and manage change within a virtual environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication.
• Experience with Payfactors or similar compensation tool preferred.

Location: Remote, flexible home base location

Travel: Limited travel is expected

Compensation Range:  $90,000-$125,000 USD

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