Senior Compensation Manager

Summary:

The Senior Manager, Compensation is accountable for the delivery of White Lodging’s Compensation strategy, programs, policies, and processes. This strategic and highly analytical leader will collaborate effectively across Human Resources, Finance, and the Business. They will manage and oversee White Lodging’s Compensation Framework, Annual Pay Review Process, Job/Position Architecture, FLSA Evaluations, and Ad-Hoc Requests. The Senior Manager, Compensation will report directly to the Senior Director, Total Rewards.

Responsibilities

Compensation Partner

• Serve as a collaborative and active partner to the Senior Director, Total Rewards and Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Engage with Business Leaders to understand their needs and consult with them on compensation matters.
• Build effective external relationships with third-party consulting firms to ensure White Lodging remains competitive.
  
  

Compensation Strategy

• Partner with the Human Resources Leadership Team and White Lodging’s Executive Committee to align our Compensation Philosophy and related strategy.
• Research and stay abreast of influences within the external marketplace.
• Effectively link White Lodging’s compensation strategy to business outcomes.
• Initiate and manage compensation projects designed to motivate and reward for performance.
  
  

Compensation Processes

• Own the management and continuous improvement of White Lodging’s Compensation Policy.
• Complete hourly and salaried job grade reviews and refresh the data for the entire company, using external sources.
• Plan for and drive the Annual Pay Review process, including merit and short-term incentives.
• Partner with Senior Director, Total Rewards and Chief Human Resources Officer on executive compensation programs.
• Partner with Finance to deliver Short-term and Long-term Incentive programs to relevant participants.
• Develop and execute compensation equity programs and processes.
• Work with Vice President, Organization Capability and Sr. Director, Field Human Resources to ensure proper linkages exist between talent/performance management processes and rewards.
• Partner with Sr. Director, Total Rewards to review and align Total Rewards to the market.
  
  

Compensation Committee

• Support the Chief Human Resources Officer and Sr. Director, Total Rewards to drive an effective Compensation Committee agenda.
• Prepare materials and record decisions and actions for Compensation Committee meetings.
• Deliver projects prioritized by the Compensation Committee.
  
  

Job Evaluation & Maintenance

• Own the overarching Job and Position Management approach.
• Create and deliver processes to ensure jobs are evaluated and correctly classified per Department of Labor rules.
• Maintain the Job and Position framework to ensure its effectiveness through data accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining White Lodging’s job description database.
  
  

Recognition Programs

• Own White Lodging’s approach to recognition, including milestone anniversaries and performance rewards.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Embed continuous improvement into every aspect of their scope of responsibilities.
• Actively seek feedback from other stakeholders and incorporate it into processes and procedures.
  
  

Human Resources Capability

• Take time to educate, coach, and support Human Resources and Business Leaders on compensation matters.
  
  

Other Information

Critical Skills And Abilities

• Data Analysis
• Driving Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Building Partnerships
• High Impact Communicator
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Seasoned Judgment
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous compensation experience preferred.
• Human Resources Management certification or Compensation Designation required within one year from hire date.
  
  

Location Code: A75