Compensation Manager

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AARP enterprise-wide human resource strategies, initiatives, policies, procedures and related systems. This includes employee compensation and benefits, organization design and integration, talent acquisition, talent development and employee relations.

The Compensation Manager plays a key role in overseeing the analysis, design, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay, and annual compensation strategies. This position works closely with senior leadership to evaluate roles, assess market competitiveness, and provide expert advice on compensation structures and pay levels. The manager also collaborates in the preparation of executive compensation reports, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Serves as a resource to managers on a variety of projects and compensation-related issues, including program design, base pay administration, promotion and retention strategies, and organizational alignment.
• Provides support for special projects, reports, and studies covering a range of compensation initiatives including executive compensation. Analyzes and interprets results and presents findings in a concise format.
• Manages the annual merit and incentive process through testing, checking/ensuring data accuracy, adhering to deadlines, and working with management and colleagues to provide necessary guidance and information throughout the process.
• Participates in annual compensation surveys, which serve as a source for obtaining market pricing data and help in determining changes in the labor market, economic indicators, and compensation trends.
• Uses technology to update survey data for current benchmarks and positions that have been previously priced.
• Ensures that the organization complies with changing state and federal laws and regulations.

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a strong ability to engage and collaborate with executives.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements 

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.