Compensation Manager- Remote Eligible

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the implementation and administration of job evaluation, salary administration, base compensation, firm bonus, incentive, and recognition programs for the organization based on business strategy. Serves as a consultant to the Acquisition team on compensation related items during due diligence and integration. The role will function as a trusted advisor to internal clients.

Responsibilities:

• Manages participation in and analysis for application of market salary surveys to identify industry trends; oversees the planning components related to compensation program, policy, salary structure and salary zone annual revision, development or re-design, based on analysis. Provides communication and education to field Human Resources.
• Manages annual salary administration and bonus/incentive implementation process integrating with associated technology and collaborates in in partnership with performance management activities. Responsible for pre and post activities including cost models, planning analysis, communication development, and reporting. Works actively with the Finance team to obtain alignment of compensation budgets and bonus accruals.
• Provides analysis, advice and education on compensation topics in response to requests from partners/principles, talent professionals, and managers while ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. This includes developing and delivering compensation education, communication and resource materials.
• Serves as a consultant to the Acquisition team for domestic and international acquisitions on compensation-related topics during due diligence and integration phases of acquisition. Manages compensation offer development for campus programs.
• Acts as the project manager for large scale and/or complex compensation key strategies including needs analysis to a continual changing environment, determination of project milestones, roles and responsibilities and dates, and execution/follow through on plan. Identifies opportunities for efficiencies and improvements in work processes.
• Reviews and audits jobs for content, classification, level, and salary grade. Keeps apprised of applicable Canada and US federal, state, local compensation laws and regulations to ensure compliance. Ensures compliance with all regulations at state and federal level, including HR trends, best practices, and policy update requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience-required
• CCP preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint -required
• Demonstrated project management skills-required
• Knowledge of state & federal wage and hour regulations-required
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills-required
• Critical thinking - required
• Proven ability to take initiative and operate independently
• Workday knowledge preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Five+ years' experience in compensation/HR field - required
• Three years' experience in a management level position which includes supervising a team or project team - preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy during the process of educating, mentoring, and coaching staff and management - required
• Ability to lead, impact, and influence change - required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.