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Compensation Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Virginia Beach

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/BS in HR or related field, 6 years’ experience, strong Excel skills, understanding of compensation programs, confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal abilities. CCP preferred.
  • You will develop and manage compensation programs, advise on pay policies, analyze market trends, collaborate on incentive plans, and recommend improvements to ensure competitive compliance.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in related discipline (e.g., HR Management, Business, Mathematics, etc.,) and 6 years' experience in a related field (i.e. Compensation, HR, Financial Analysis, etc.). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field.
  • Strong knowledge and demonstration of advanced Excel skills and mastery of Microsoft Word & PowerPoint.
  • Ability to apply discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
  • Excellent quantitative reasoning skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization.
  • Possesses comprehensive and extensive knowledge of subject matter (e.g., compensation program design, implementation and administration).
  • Understanding of executive compensation and sales compensation programs, practices and policies.
  • Advanced expertise in Excel.
  • Experience in telecommunications industry.
  • CCP.

Responsibilities

  • Performs the full scope of activities associated with development and administration of competitive and legally compliant compensation programs.
  • Advises the organization on base pay, short-term incentive, and long-term incentive administration.
  • Consults with and advises boundary partners and respective managers on compensation policy interpretation, new hire offers, promotions, market analyses, job description / evaluation and other compensation projects and initiatives.
  • Collaborates on design and review of special compensation programs and/or incentive plans.
  • Responsible for the assessment of market compensation trends, surveys and reports to determine the company's competitive position.
  • Audits jobs/pay levels to identify and resolve issues arising from reorganizations, contractual changes, acquisitions, etc.
  • Analyzes compensation data to support client deliverables such as, merit budget, salary structure management and incentive plan pools and audits.
  • Develops recommendations for improvements to compensation processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and philosophy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

This position requires the candidate to be located in one of the specified cities: Atlanta, Georgia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, New Orleans, Louisiana, or Omaha, Nebraska, and does not offer remote work options.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Compensation Manager?

The Compensation Manager's primary responsibilities include developing and administering competitive compensation programs, advising on pay practices, analyzing market compensation trends, consulting with managers on compensation issues, and recommending improvements to compensation processes.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A BA/BS degree in a related discipline (e.g., HR Management, Business, Mathematics) and at least 6 years of experience in a related field are required. Alternative combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

What skills are essential for the Compensation Manager role?

Essential skills include advanced Excel proficiency, quantitative reasoning, the ability to handle confidential information, and excellent interpersonal, leadership, and presentation skills.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Preferred qualifications include understanding executive and sales compensation programs, advanced expertise in Excel, experience in the telecommunications industry, and obtaining a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Compensation Manager position is between $90,100.00 and $150,100.00 per year, depending on various factors such as location and the candidate's knowledge and skills.

What benefits does Cox Communications offer?

Benefits include flexible paid vacation, paid holidays, wellness time off, additional paid leave for bereavement and other situations, healthcare insurance, retirement planning, and more.

Is sponsorship available for this position?

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; sponsorship is not available for this role.

What is the culture like at Cox Communications?

Cox Communications prides itself on its award-winning culture, prioritizing employee well-being and offering a variety of benefits that emphasize a supportive work environment.

Is experience in the telecommunications industry necessary for this position?

While experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred, it is not explicitly required. Candidates with relevant experience in other fields may also be considered.

The largest private telecom company in America, we serve nearly seven million homes and businesses across 18 states.

Telecommunications
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1964
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cox Communications is committed to creating more moments of real human connection. We bring people closer to family and friends through technology that’s inspired by a culture that puts people first, and we’re always working to improve life in the communities we serve. Our world-class broadband applications and services are helping create smart homes and smart cities that will bring more comfort, convenience, security, entertainment and connectivity to the lives of the people we serve. Our company is full of dreamers and doers; people who make plans and who make things happen. And, of course, people who have fun doing it. In short, people like you.