Compensation Manager

The LaSalle GroupChicago, IL, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

A prestigious, nationally ranked university is seeking a Compensation Manager to join its dynamic Human Resources team. This role offers the opportunity to shape and manage the university's compensation programs, ensuring equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. If you're a strategic thinker with expertise in compensation analysis, policy development, and collaboration with leadership, this is the perfect role for you!

Compensation Manager Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and manage the university's compensation plan and salary structures to maintain internal equity and market competitiveness
Conduct market analysis and interpret compensation trends to inform strategic decision-making
Partner with university leadership to align compensation strategy with organizational objectives
Provide guidance on executive compensation, labor union agreements, and salary surveys
Lead compensation analyses, merit processes, and system implementations
Monitor and ensure compliance with FLSA, pay transparency, and pay equity regulations
Communicate compensation policies and recommendations to managers and leaders
Continuously evaluate and enhance compensation programs to support talent retention

Compensation Manager Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive compensation experience. Higher education experience is a plus

Strong knowledge of compensation laws and regulations

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or relevant certification is highly desirable

Expert-level Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, macros)

Experience with HRIS systems and compensation survey tools (CUPA, ERI, Mercer, Culpepper)

Apply today!

Thank you,

Allison Sachnoff

Senior Project Manager

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / d / v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.