Compensation Manager - Total Rewards

Nesco Resource

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55.88–$55.88 Per Hour
SKILLS
Architectural Analysis, Automation, Business Analysis, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Finance, Human Resources, Leadership, Manufacturing, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Retail, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Scalable System Development, Support Documentation, System Architecture, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
10 days ago

About the Role:
The Manager of Compensation leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, systems, and job architecture. This role ensures compensation practices are competitive, equitable, operationally efficient, and aligned with business strategy. The Manager of Compensation partners across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail and the Home Office to deliver accurate, scalable, and transparent compensation solutions. This position combines strategic thinking with hands on execution, focusing on modernization, automation, governance, and analytics

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee the administration and governance of company-wide wage and salary programs, ensuring alignment with pay philosophy, market competitiveness, and internal equity;
  • Leads job architecture and evaluation processes, supports wage planning across regions and departments, and ensures compensation programs are applied consistently, fairly, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
  • Manages key compensation and incentive programs across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail, and the Home Office. Working closely with Payroll, Finance, and internal partners;
  • Ensures accurate compensation processing, maintains program documentation, supports compensation cycles, and simplifies plan design to improve clarity and efficiency;
  • Leverages compensation analytics and market data to guide decision-making and support leadership; serves as system owner for compensation platforms, reduces manual processes, improves automation, and partners with vendors and consultants to build scalable, sustainable compensation solutions
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


The Culture Fit:
  • The Manager of Compensation – Total Rewards leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, systems, and job architecture. This role ensures compensation practices are competitive, equitable, operationally efficient, and aligned with business strategy. The Manager of Compensation partners across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail and the Home Office to deliver accurate, scalable, and transparent compensation solutions. This position combines strategic thinking with hands on execution, focusing on modernization, automation, governance, and analytics

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human resources, Compensation, Data / Business Analysis or similar field required;
  • A minimum of 5 years in Compensation or Total Rewards field preferred;
  • High proficiency experience managing Compensation programs, working with Comp Programs and analytics job evaluation, reporting and process improvement;
  • Strong Business partnership skills and project management;
  • Effective communications skills, both oral and written;
  • CCP, PHR/SPHR or other related certification preferred.

PRO030
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource

Companies need talent. You want job opportunities.

That’s where we come in. We create meaningful connections between companies and candidates, and we’ve been doing it for over 65 years.
Our national workforce solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement services, and managed services for a variety of industries.

We employ specialized recruiters focused in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, and Manufacturing & Distribution.

When you need to find a job, we're your partner.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/