Compensation Manager II

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Manager, CompensationII to join our People & Culture team. This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing compensation programs that align with our business objectives and talent strategy. As a working manager, this individual will balance hands-on data analytics with leadership responsibilities, ensuring compensation programs are market-competitive, compliant, and effectively communicated.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data analytics, sales and long-term incentive programs, and compensation strategy. They will be highly organized, adept at managing multiple priorities, and capable of preparing executive and board-level materials. This role is remote, with a preference for Denver-based candidates, and may require occasional in-office presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and executecompensation programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, sales incentives, and long-term incentive plans.

• Provide deep data analytics and insightsto inform compensation strategy and decision-making.

• Develop and prepare board-level materialsrelated to compensation strategy, incentive plans, and compensation trends.

• Partner with People & Culture and business leaders to design competitive, scalable compensation solutionsthat support talent acquisition, retention, and business goals.

• Conduct market benchmarking and participate in compensation surveysto ensure competitive pay practices.

• Manage and maintain the job catalog, job evaluations, and career framework, ensuring consistency and market alignment.

• Ensure compliancewith FLSA, federal, and state regulations, and conduct internal equity audits.

• Lead the administration of annual merit, bonus, and sales incentive processes, including communication and system support.

• Optimize and streamline compensation processes, leveraging technology and automation where possible.

• Provide ad hoc compensation analyses, recommend corrective actions, and support reorganization or process improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and developcompensation team members as the function grows.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degreein HR, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experiencein compensation, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Proven experience with complex data analytics, financial modeling, and compensation structures.

• Expertise in sales incentive programs and long-term incentive plans, specifically phantom stock programs.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities efficiently.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas)and data visualization tools.

• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday preferred

• Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reports.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.