AVP Compensation

Compensation Manager (Confidential Search)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: $110,000–$150,000 base + ~25% annual bonus

A publicly traded, $3–5B global products-based manufacturer is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to support and evolve its total rewards strategy across a large, complex organization.

This role partners closely with HR leadership and senior stakeholders to design, analyze, and administer compensation programs that balance structure, flexibility, and business practicality.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation strategy, design, and execution
• Support broad-based compensation, incentive, and executive compensation programs
• Conduct compensation analyses, market pricing, benchmarking, and modeling
• Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership
• Support global compensation considerations, including pay transparency requirements
• Assist with compensation systems and process improvements
• Ensure compensation practices align with internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Approximately 8+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Experience supporting organizations with 2,500–5,000+ employees preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, complex data analysis)
• Ability to operate beyond rigid point-factor or single-framework compensation models
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience in a publicly traded or highly regulated environment preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certifications a plus

Why This Role

• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior HR leadership
• Opportunity to influence compensation strategy during a period of evolution and modernization
• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
• Hybrid work environment in downtown Chicago

For immediate consideration, please send an updated resume to Greg.Rosencrans@connectsearchllc.com