Manager of Compensation

We are looking for an experienced Manager of Compensation to join our team in Minnetonka, Minnesota in a Contract position. This role will lead compensation strategy and day-to-day program administration while guiding a small team of senior compensation specialists. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in market analysis, pay program design, compliance, and stakeholder partnership to help ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of three senior compensation consultants by setting priorities, providing coaching, and encouraging focused growth.
• Direct the planning, execution, and administration of compensation programs, including base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation structures.
• Evaluate salary frameworks and job architecture to maintain internal consistency and external market competitiveness.
• Partner with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and payroll teams to deliver compensation guidance, improve reporting, and support operational accuracy.
• Conduct market reviews, benchmarking studies, and job evaluations to inform compensation recommendations and business decisions.
• Maintain compensation policies, governance practices, and related processes to meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on broad-based, sales, and executive compensation matters for leaders and internal partners.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process improvement, total rewards effectiveness, and compensation program enhancements.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive compensation experience, including work with sales compensation and/or executive compensation.
• Prior people leadership experience, preferably overseeing compensation professionals.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation design, salary structures, market pricing, and policy administration.
• Familiarity with compliance considerations, regulatory requirements, and compensation governance practices.
• Experience partnering with HR, payroll, and business leaders to support compensation operations and strategic initiatives.