OPEN JOB: Compensation Manager LOCATION: Charlotte, North Carolina, ***4 days onsite, 1 day remote BASE SALARY: $120,000 to $145,000 BONUS ELIGIBLE - Yes FIRM: Automotive Industry Leader JOB CATEGORY: HR Management - Benefits / Compensation Planning IDEAL CANDIDATE - 8+ years with broad-based compensation
- local to Charlotte, NC
- experience with system implementations (Example: JDXpert)
- deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations
- experienced overseeing job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of compensation strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to advise on salary decisions, job leveling, and promotions.
- Drive the development and execution of Career Ladder frameworks to support internal mobility, employee development, and engagement.
- Oversee job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments.
- Manage the annual compensation planning cycle including merit, promotion, and adjustment recommendations; Provide guidance to leaders on budget allocation and pay-for-performance alignment.
- Conduct market research and ensure pay is competitive and aligned with internal equity.
- Monitor compensation trends and recommend changes to maintain competitive market positioning and internal equity.
- Maintain deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, minimum wage, pay transparency), ensuring all compensation practices remain compliant.
- Conduct compensation-related audits, internal reviews, and support pay equity and transparency initiatives.
- Maintain compensation-related policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
- Partner with HRIS and IT to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of compensation data and systems.
- Analyze compensation data and create clear reports for leadership.
- Manage survey participation and external vendor relationships.
- Lead compensation-related projects, including system enhancements, career frameworks, and organizational design support.
REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Human resources, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis and program management.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret complex data and develop strategic insights.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across multiple functions.
- Deep knowledge of federal/state wage and hour regulations and compensation compliance standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, compensation benchmarking tools and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP).
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following: - MS WORD Resume
- required compensation.
- Contact information.
- Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail. Stephen Fleischner INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC. Email: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/