Senior Manager Compensation

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Compensation Manager/Director to lead and manage the organization's compensation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with applicable laws and labor agreements. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of compensation structures and significant experience partnering with labor unions, including interpreting and negotiating collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage competitive compensation programs including base pay, incentive plans, job evaluations, and market analysis.
• Partner with Labor Relations, HR Business Partners, and Legal to support union negotiations and ensure compensation practices align with CBA terms.
• Lead or support compensation-related negotiations and serve as a subject matter expert during collective bargaining.
• Evaluate and analyze salary structures, wage trends, and economic conditions to ensure equitable and market-competitive pay practices across unionized and non-unionized groups.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership on pay-related issues, including union wage scales, step progressions, and grievance resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO, pay transparency laws).
• Develop tools, training, and communications to support compensation decision-making across the organization.
• Partner with Finance and Payroll to ensure seamless implementation of pay changes and incentive programs.
• Lead compensation-related audits, prepare reports, and present findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP) preferred.
• 7 years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with labor unions in a compensation or labor relations capacity.
• Strong understanding of job evaluation methodologies, compensation benchmarking, and labor law.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, or other union-heavy industries.
• Familiarity with compensation systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) and market pricing tools (e.g., Mercer, Radford, MarketPay).
• Prior involvement in compensation strategy development during mergers, reorganizations, or labor disputes.

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. You'll join a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and impact. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment.