Hiring: Compensation Manager Company: Talent Xpanse Location: Orange County, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:27:39 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Workday About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 2 years in a compensation manager or senior analyst capacity. •At least 2 years in a compensation manager or senior analyst capacity. Required Skills: •Partners with senior HR leaders to advise, maintain and continuously improve compensation structures and programs. •Conduct regular market benchmarking and manage participation in compensation surveys. •Oversee the annual bonus program, including calculations, approvals, communication, and delivery. •Lead the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit increases and promotional adjustments, in partnership with HR Business Partners and Finance. •Own job evaluation and leveling processes, ensuring new and existing roles are evaluated consistently against internal equity and market benchmarks. •Recommend and implement improvements to compensation programs, tools, and processes to support evolving business needs. •Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including FLSA exemption classification, pay transparency and pay equity laws, and minimum wage requirements across all geographic areas where employees are located. •Conduct regular pay equity audits and partner with HR and Legal to remediate identified gaps. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field. •Strong working knowledge of U.S. compensation regulations (FLSA, pay transparency, and state-specific pay equity laws). •Deep knowledge of HR best practices within compensation. •Strong analytical skills, including market sizing, pricing analysis, competitive benchmarking and forecasting, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders and executives. •Demonstrated project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and align with Finance partners and internal stakeholders. •Excellent communication and consulting skills, with the ability to build credibility with HR partners and business leaders at all levels. •Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. •Operational familiarity with global compensation, specifically Mexico (China and Vietnam are a plus). •Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation. Compensation: •$125,000 - $140,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!