Compensation Manager (US & Canada)

Job Description:

In this role, you'll partner closely with People & Culture leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design, administer, and continuously improve compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. You'll combine deep compensation expertise with strong analytical skills to influence decisions, solve complex challenges, and drive meaningful business outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compensation professional who enjoys balancing strategy and execution, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about creating equitable, competitive, and scalable compensation programs.

What You'll Do

Strategic Compensation Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to People & Culture partners and business leaders on compensation-related matters, including hiring, promotions, internal mobility, and pay decisions.
• Provide expert guidance on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, and alignment with DXC's compensation philosophy.
• Support and influence compensation discussions that drive talent attraction, retention, and performance.

Compensation Programs & Administration

• Lead and support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, incentive programs, stock awards, and equity grants.
• Ensure effective administration of compensation programs through system testing, audits, and process governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to continuously improve compensation processes and employee experience.

Analytics & Market Intelligence

• Conduct sophisticated compensation analyses, data modeling, benchmarking, and reporting to support business decisions.
• Evaluate salary adjustment requests, market movements, and internal equity considerations.
• Research compensation trends, salary surveys, and labor market data to develop actionable recommendations.
• Leverage AI-driven analytics and technology tools to model compensation scenarios, identify emerging trends, and enhance decision-making.

Program Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Help evolve DXC's compensation infrastructure through the implementation of new tools, workflows, reporting capabilities, and scalable processes.
• Document and optimize compensation procedures, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive compensation projects from concept through implementation while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Governance

• Support compensation audits, compliance initiatives, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Maintain data integrity across HR systems and compensation-related processes.
• Stay informed on compensation legislation, market practices, and emerging trends across the U.S. and Canada.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner closely with People Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and other stakeholders on compensation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver compensation training, communications, and educational resources for HR and business leaders.
• Participate in compensation surveys, job evaluations, market benchmarking, and job matching activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience, including at least 3 years in a dedicated compensation-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience administering compensation and total rewards programs within a complex organization.
• Strong expertise in market pricing, salary structure management, compensation benchmarking, and pay analysis.
• Experience with job evaluation, job leveling, survey matching, and internal equity assessments.
• Knowledge of Canadian compensation practices is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and compensation-related data analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and leveraging emerging technologies.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of U.S. FLSA exemption regulations and Canadian overtime exemption standards.
• Experience supporting compensation programs across both the United States and Canada.
• Familiarity with compensation technology platforms, HRIS systems, and advanced analytics tools.

Why Join DXC?

You'll have the opportunity to shape compensation programs that directly impact employee experience and business success while working alongside talented colleagues in a collaborative, global environment. If you're passionate about compensation strategy, data-driven decision-making, and creating innovative rewards programs, we'd love to hear from you.

DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.

In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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