Compensation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

**This position will require someone to be 100% Onsite out of the Albertville, AL Facility**

Title: Compensation Manager

Location: Albertville, AL – 100% Onsite

Duration and hire type: Direct Hire

Overview: Sterling Engineering/Staffing is currently looking for a Compensation Manager for one of our clients in the Albertville, AL area. Sterling has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm with over 100 clients and works primarily with Fortune 1000 corporations.

Target Salary: $80-120K plus 20% STIP Bonus

Benefits: Benefits from Day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 Paid Holidays, 2 Weeks Vacations, 401(k), etc.

Position Summary:
The Compensation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive compensation programs across all regions where the organization operates. This role ensures compensation strategies—including pay structures and incentive plans—align with the company's philosophy to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage compensation programs including base salary structures, short-term incentive plans (STIP), and equity programs

• Lead and develop the compensation team, ensuring timely and effective execution of compensation-related tasks

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Finance, and regional HR teams to align compensation strategies with business goals, budget, and workforce planning

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market surveys to ensure pay practices remain competitive and equitable

• Maintain and evolve the job architecture framework to support clear career pathing and internal mobility

• Work with Compliance, Legal, and regional HR to stay current on and implement relevant compensation regulations, including pay transparency laws

• Oversee administration of the company’s severance program

• Coordinate with Payroll and HR Service Center teams to ensure accurate data integration and reporting

• Lead the annual performance review and compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, STIP, and equity awards

• Provide compensation analysis and reporting on market trends, pay equity, and workforce metrics

• Proactively identify compensation risks and recommend solutions to support retention and employee satisfaction

• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation-related matters

• Manage relationships with compensation vendors and oversee compensation systems

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compensation or HR leadership roles

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and benefits practices

• Experience in global compensation programs is a plus

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data and translate insights into strategic recommendations

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels

• High level of discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.