Compensation Manager

GlobeLife

Compensation Manager managing Globe Life's strategic compensation function and ensuring compliance and competitiveness in compensation practices. Fostering collaboration with HR and business leaders to attract and retain talent.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, recognition, and job architecture.
Conduct enterprise-wide market analysis to ensure competitive positioning and internal equity.
Manager annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) in partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders.
Evaluate and enhance compensation policies, tools, and processes to drive consistency and scalability.
Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend changes that are cost-effective and consistent with corporate objectives and market practice.
Lead the measurement and analysis of success against intended goals.
Drive the cultural transformation and implementation of a standardized job architecture across the enterprise in support of strategic workforce planning and in alignment with leading best practices.
Design creative compensation and incentive plan structures to drive desired objectives.
Maintain and evolve the company’s job architecture, leveling framework, and job family taxonomy.
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles, ensuring alignment with standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and senior leaders on compensation decisions, pay strategies, and organizational design.
Oversee the participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
Oversee job evaluation methodologies and ensure accurate classification, leveling, and FLSA determinations.
Support internal audits, external benchmarking, and governance reviews, Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or a related field, and progressively responsible experience in employee compensation.
At least 5 years of experience in a compensation, workforce planning, or similar HR role.
At least 2 years overseeing a team or the execution of a similar program.
CCP or other relevant certification.
Workday experience a plus.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred.
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to base compensation and incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation programsmarket analysiscompensation policiesjob architecturejob evaluation methodologiesFLSA determinationsdata analysisemployee compensationincentive plan structuresworkforce planning

Soft Skills

analytical skillsleadershipteam managementtime managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationstrategic planningorganizational designtrusted advisor

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCCPSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP