Strategic Compensation Manager

5-7 Years

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Job Description

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Design

Develop and refine compensation philosophy and strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
Lead market benchmarking and compensation surveys to ensure competitive pay practices.
Design and implement salary structures, incentive plans, and executive compensation programs.

Program Management

Oversee annual compensation cycles including merit increases, bonuses, and equity awards.
Manage job evaluation processes and maintain internal equity across roles and departments.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to support compensation decisions.

Analytics & Reporting

Analyze compensation data and trends to provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
Prepare reports and dashboards for senior management on compensation metrics and effectiveness.
Monitor pay equity and conduct regular audits to ensure fairness and compliance.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compensation programs comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and global standards.
Support internal and external audits related to compensation.
Maintain documentation and policies related to compensation governance.

Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with Finance, Legal, and senior leadership to align compensation with budget and risk management.
Educate managers and employees on compensation philosophy and practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation-related matters.

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies (Must-have Competencies)

Technical Competency: Knowledge of Compensation programs development, design practices and administration.
Technical Competency: Design strategic compensation proposal and solutions.

Complementary Competencies (Good-to-have Competencies)

Client Management: Build cross functional relationships and influence across levels and functions
Problem Resolution: Problem resolution thru creativity and effective compensation proposal and solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Educational Qualification/s

Educational Background: Bachelor Degree in Psychology or allied degree.
Work Experience: total of 5 years experience in HR/C&B and 3 years experience on the same level.

Professional Qualification/s