Compensation Manager

Photronics

Compensation Manager leading the design and administration of global compensation programs at Photronics. Partnering with senior leadership for strategic compensation guidance and oversight.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBrookfield • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of global compensation programs, salary structures, and pay practices
Manage and evolve global job architecture, leveling methodologies, and compensation frameworks to support organizational scalability and consistency
Conduct market pricing, competitive benchmarking, and compensation analyses using survey data and external market intelligence to ensure competitive and equitable pay positioning
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leadership to provide strategic compensation guidance for new hire offers, promotions and transfers, organizational changes, retention strategies, off-cycle compensation adjustments
Lead annual compensation planning activities, including merit cycles, bonus planning and modeling, promotion increases, and budgeting support
Provide recommendations and insights on compensation trends, internal equity, geographic differentials, and evolving market conditions
Ensure compensation programs align with company philosophy, business objectives, and compliance requirements across global regions
Manage and support global equity compensation programs including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), stock options, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP)
Oversee grant processing, vesting administration, reporting, reconciliations, and audit support activities
Partner with Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external administrators to ensure accurate reporting, governance, compliance, and documentation
Support executive compensation analysis, compensation committee materials, and broader public-company compensation requirements as needed
Monitor equity utilization, burn rates, and program effectiveness while providing reporting and recommendations to leadership
Lead compensation analytics, workforce reporting, and dashboard development to support strategic decision-making
Conduct pay equity, internal alignment, and compensation risk analyses; identify trends and recommend corrective actions where appropriate
Develop financial and compensation modeling to support organizational planning, incentive design, and structural compensation changes
Establish and maintain strong compensation governance, documentation, controls, and process consistency
Ensure data integrity across HRIS, payroll, compensation, and equity administration systems through validation, reconciliation, and audit practices
Deliver executive-ready reporting and presentations with clear, concise recommendations and business insights
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leadership on compensation philosophy, market competitiveness, and pay-related decision making
Support and mentor HR team members and managers on compensation practices, leveling methodologies, and compensation-related processes
Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable compensation operations aligned with organizational growth
Contribute to broader HR transformation initiatives, including HRIS/compensation system optimization and global process standardization

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive compensation experience, ideally within a global, multinational, or publicly traded organization
Experience managing compensation programs, compensation cycles, and market benchmarking initiatives required
Prior experience partnering directly with senior leadership and cross-functional business stakeholders preferred
Experience supporting compensation transformation, process standardization, or organizational scaling initiatives is highly desirable
Strong expertise in compensation strategy, market benchmarking, salary structure design, and compensation governance
Demonstrated ability to translate complex compensation data into actionable business recommendations
Strong analytical capability with exceptional attention to detail and accountability for data accuracy
Experience managing or supporting equity compensation administration and reporting within a publicly traded company environment preferred
Knowledge of global compensation practices, job architecture, and leveling methodologies
Advanced proficiency in Excel; Pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Index/Match, Data modeling, Scenario analysis
Experience with HRIS, compensation management systems, and reporting tools preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Equity compensation eligibility
Full suite of health and welfare benefits
401k with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation strategymarket benchmarkingsalary structure designcompensation governancecompensation analyticsfinancial modelingpay equity analysisdata validationprocess automationorganizational scaling

Soft Skills

analytical capabilityattention to detailaccountabilitycommunication skillsstakeholder managementinfluencing skillsstrategic thinkingoperational executionmentoringtrusted advisor