Sr. Manager, Comp Strategy & US

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead global retention and recognition programs, including design, execution, governance, and measurement of outcomes.
• Lead year-end compensation planning activities, ensuring effective execution, process integrity, stakeholder alignment, and communication.
• Design, evaluate, and enhance global compensation programs and frameworks that support business and talent strategies.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to address complex compensation and retention challenges.
• Develop and execute compensation communications strategies and materials for global and U.S. audiences.
• Oversee sales compensation programs, including plan governance, design support, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Manage external compensation vendors and consultants, including performance, contracts, service delivery, and budget oversight.
• Analyze market trends, compensation data, and workforce insights to inform strategic recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of compensation processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Organizational Development, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, MA, MS, or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required: 8-10 years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, human resources, consulting, finance, or a related field. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs at a regional or global level. Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience communicating complex compensation concepts to diverse audiences. Knowledge of compensation governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices. Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred: Experience supporting global Compensation COE or Total Rewards organizations. Knowledge of U.S. compensation programs, incentive design, and pay governance. Experience with retention, recognition, and executive or broad-based compensation programs. Experience supporting sales compensation strategy and plan administration. Familiarity with compensation survey providers, market benchmarking, and pay analytics. Experience managing third-party consultants and compensation-related vendors. Advanced proficiency with HR technologies, data visualization, and reporting tools.

Other Language Requirements: English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency preferred. Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel, as business needs require. Certifications: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification preferred.