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Lifelong Learning

Compensation Manager

Lancaster, CA · On-site

$80K - $102K/yr

Compensation Management: * Conduct market research, benchmark positions, and perform internal/external alignment to assess industry salary standards and identify compensation trends. * Create ...

Visa

Senior Compensation Manager

Foster City, CA · On-site

$153K/yr

Proactively partner with client-facing People Business Partners and People Team Management along with Business leadership to identify and address compensation issues, and evangelize Visa's Total ...

Visa

Senior Compensation Manager

Foster City, CA · On-site

$153K/yr

Proactively partner with client-facing People Business Partners and People Team Management along with Business leadership to identify and address compensation issues, and evangelize Visa's Total ...

Boldyn Networks

Compensation Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

Compensation Strategy & Program Management * Manage the global compensation framework, including salary structures, job architecture, pay ranges, and compensation governance * Conduct market pricing ...

Hyve Solutions

Senior Compensation Analyst

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

Stay current on global market trends, legal requirements, and best practices in compensation management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a ...

Workato

Compensation Manager

Palo Alto, CA · Remote

Total Rewards Content Management * Own the Total Rewards Confluence space by creating, maintaining, and enhancing compensation policies and educational resources. * Ensure content is accurate, easy ...

Zipline

Compensation Manager

South San Francisco, CA

$150K - $230K/yr

As we continue to scale across multiple countries, business units, and talent markets, we're looking for a Staff Compensation Manager to help shape how we attract, reward, and retain exceptional ...

Workato

Compensation Manager

Palo Alto, CA

Total Rewards Content Management * Own the Total Rewards Confluence space by creating, maintaining, and enhancing compensation policies and educational resources. * Ensure content is accurate, easy ...

hyve solutions

Senior Compensation Analyst

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

... management. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a ...

Workato

Compensation Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Total Rewards Content Management * Own the Total Rewards Confluence space by creating, maintaining, and enhancing compensation policies and educational resources. * Ensure content is accurate, easy ...

Zipline

Compensation Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

As we continue to scale across multiple countries, business units, and talent markets, we're looking for a Staff Compensation Manager to help shape how we attract, reward, and retain exceptional ...

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How much do compensation management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for compensation management in California is $113,228.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,700.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Compensation Management vs Payroll Specialist?

AspectCompensation ManagementPayroll Specialist
Primary FocusDesigning and managing employee compensation strategies, including salary structures, bonuses, and benefitsProcessing employee wages, ensuring accurate payroll calculations, and compliance with tax laws
Required SkillsCompensation analysis, benefits administration, HR policiesPayroll processing, tax regulations, data entry
Work EnvironmentHR departments, compensation teams, strategic planningPayroll departments, accounting, HR support
CertificationsSPHR, CCP, PHRNone specific, often familiarity with payroll software and tax laws

While Compensation Management focuses on developing and overseeing employee pay structures and benefits, Payroll Specialists handle the day-to-day processing of employee wages and compliance. Both roles are essential in HR and finance departments but serve different functions within employee compensation and payroll operations.

What does a compensation management do?

A compensation management professional develops and administers employee pay structures, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits, to ensure competitive and equitable compensation. They analyze market data, ensure compliance with regulations, and use tools like compensation management software to align pay strategies with organizational goals.

What is the role of compensation management?

Compensation management involves designing and administering employee pay structures, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits, to attract, motivate, and retain talent. It requires understanding market trends, legal compliance, and organizational goals, often utilizing tools like compensation software and data analysis. Effective management ensures fair pay practices and supports overall business strategy.

What cities in California are hiring for Compensation Management jobs?

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Infographic showing various Compensation Management job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $113,228 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Incentive Compensation Manager

City National Bank

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$154K - $253K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION MANAGER
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Reporting to the MD, US Compensation & Governance, the Director, Incentive Compensation Management will lead a variable incentive program team within the HR Compensation Center of Excellence (COE) to centrally manage sales incentives, calculations and payment processes. Role includes managing the implementation, configuration, and development of incentive management systems used to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual incentive payments across multiple business lines. The player-coach will ensure accuracy of payout calculations, compliance with governance and business objectives, and reporting and analyses, while maintaining the system for new and changing business requirements.
  • The leader will collaborate with HR, business, technology, and cross-functional teams to implement and manage the incentive compensation systems and processes. The manager will analyze plans and plan effectiveness, identify trends, and support the design, development, and documentation of new and enhanced plans and processes.
  • The leader will ensure compensation programs, policies, initiatives and solutions reflect and are executed with good governance and sound risk management practices. While leading execution of current incentive plan programs, manager drives roadmap with forward looking vision focused on scale, process efficiencies and overall compliance.
  • The candidate should be familiar with system implementation, testing and identifying system issues in a testing environment. Successful candidates will exhibit a proactive mindset, operate with a sense of urgency, and have a proven track record of collaboration and taking ownership in projects.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Manages the compensation system and team responsible for sales-based incentive compensation management.
  • Manages the implementation, design, build, configuration and development of the Varicent incentive compensation management (ICM) platform, including onboarding incentive plans.
  • Manages the calculations of variable compensation programs, ensuring accurate and timely payments and reporting.
  • Provides reporting and analytics to support incentive compensation program assessments and redesign projects.
  • Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership for plan optimization, performance improvements and alignment with business objectives.
  • Ensure compensation programs, policies, initiatives and solutions reflect and are executed with good governance and sound risk management practices.
  • Analyze compensation-related data and performance metrics to identify plan performance, trends, discrepancies and opportunities.
  • Provides support for all compensation testing and examinations executed by internal and external auditors including Regulatory agencies.
  • Supports the development of materials, reports, and presentation to support systems status updates.
  • Centralized management of the end-to-end processes involved in variable compensation.
  • Coordinate periodic vendor risk management activities in support of Compensation Plans.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting users, managing priorities, setting expectations and driving issues to resolution.
  • 5+ years compensation experience in the design and implementation of compensation programs in a financial services environment .

Additional Qualifications
  • High proficiency with Incentive Compensation Management Systems, HR systems, configuring plans, dashboards and reporting.
  • Proficiency with working with business users to understand and document business requirements, experience creating test plans and conducting testing.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills including interpersonal, presentation, facilitation and written.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Advanced level HRS skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
  • Certified Compensation Profession ("CCP") designation preferred.
  • Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $154,000 - $253,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
  • Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
  • Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
  • Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
  • Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
  • Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
  • Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
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