Compensation Operations Manager

As a Compensation Operations Manager, you’ll lead the execution and optimization of key compensation programs supporting a growing global workforce. In this role, you’ll drive operational excellence across compensation cycles, governance, reporting, and systems optimization while improving scalability, automation, and the manager and employee experience. Reporting to the Director, Compensation, you’ll play a critical role in building scalable compensation infrastructure that supports a fast-moving, high-growth global organization.

• Lead the execution of compensation programs, including annual merit and equity cycles, midyear adjustments, step progression programs, incentive and bonus cycles, and cross-functional coordination related to equity administration processes across a global workforce.
• Develop and manage project plans, governance processes, stakeholder communications, and operational documentation to ensure accurate, scalable, and timely program delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance reporting, and streamline compensation processes through automation and operational optimization.
• Own compensation controls and audit readiness processes, including SOX-related documentation, data validation, compliance, and governance across multi-state and international operations.
• Develop scalable manager guidance, operational resources, and process documentation that improve manager effectiveness and support consistent compensation decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Human Resources, People Technology, and People Analytics teams to support compensation reporting, approvals, pay equity insights, and program effectiveness.
• Serve as a functional lead for Workday Compensation and compensation planning processes while leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve workflows, automation, reporting capabilities, and the overall employee experience.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of compensation operations, governance frameworks, and scalable program delivery models.

• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Compensation Operations, Total Rewards Operations, or related Human Resources Operations functions.
• Experience managing compensation programs and cycles within a complex, fast-paced organization.
• Strong project management, process improvement, and operational optimization skills with a focus on scalability, governance, and execution.
• Deep understanding of compensation operations, controls, compliance, and governance; SOX experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical and data management skills with strong attention to detail, including experience with Excel, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Experience working with Workday, compensation planning tools, Human Resources systems integrations, and emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and reporting.

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
• Wellbeing Program: Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
• Parental Leave & Support: 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support. Partnership with Care.com for care finder and backup childcare for U.S. employees.
• Family Planning: Benefits supporting adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
• Flexible PTO: Flexible Paid Time Off for employees in the United States.
• Pet Insurance: Pet insurance benefit to help save on vet expenses.
• Gym Reimbursement: Reimbursement for part of a gym membership after enrolling in a health insurance plan.
• Financial Planning: 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial.
• Commuter Benefits: Benefits to help save money on daily commutes.