Compensation Manager

The Encompass Group is partnering with a leading international beverage manufacturer and distributor to identify an HR Operations & Compensation Manager. This organization manages a portfolio of recognizable consumer brands and is seeking a strategic HR professional to lead compensation programs, HR operations, workforce planning, and process improvement initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with executive leadership and Finance to drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, merit planning, incentive programs, and compensation analysis to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Partner with leadership and hiring managers on compensation strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Oversee HR operations, systems, and processes, ensuring compliance with employment regulations while driving efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage HR technology platforms, reporting, audits, policy administration, and workforce compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance on headcount planning, labor forecasting, budgeting, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership while supporting HR transformation and organizational change projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of experience focused on compensation, rewards, or total rewards programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, salary administration, market benchmarking, and pay equity principles.
• Experience managing HR operations, compliance, and HR technology platforms.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation and workforce data.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and HR systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site or international operations.
• Background partnering closely with Finance on workforce planning and budgeting.
• Experience leading HR technology implementations or process improvement initiatives.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to influence compensation strategy and HR operations for a market-leading consumer products organization.
• High-visibility role with exposure to executive leadership.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Ability to make a measurable impact on employee experience, operational effectiveness, and business performance.