Compensation Manager

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of MRO’s compensation programs. This role will establish structure and consistency in pay practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market competitiveness, and compliance requirements. The position combines strategic program development with hands-on execution and will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and international colleagues.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and manage core compensation programs, including base salary, variable pay, and incentives
• Evaluate compensation tools and platforms, with an eye toward automation and integration with UKG or other systems
• Develop and formalize a clear, forward-looking compensation philosophy tailored to the needs of a growth-stage company
• Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and compensation analyses to inform pay decisions and structure
• Operate as a hands-on leader—balancing strategic program development with detailed, day-to-day execution
• Partner with India-based HR colleagues to ensure effective collaboration and global consistency
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to align compensation with performance management and talent development strategies
• Lead cyclical compensation processes such as merit reviews, bonus planning, and pay equity analyses
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure our practices remain competitive and compliant

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred
• 5-8+ years of progressive compensation experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong foundation in compensation analysis, market pricing, and job architecture, with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Demonstrated experience shaping or enhancing structured compensation programs within a growing or evolving organization
• Proficiency with compensation technologies and systems; familiarity with UKG or similar HRIS platforms is a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and persuasively
• Collaborative, resourceful, and able to partner effectively across teams and organizational levels
• Ambitious and growth-minded—eager to expand leadership responsibilities and take on broader organizational impact over time