Senior M&A Compensation Manager

T-Mobile

Senior M&A Compensation Manager developing and integrating compensation strategies for M&A activities at T-Mobile. Collaborating with multiple departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,400 - $199,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a subject matter authority on enterprise compensation for business transformations
Ensure consistency and competitiveness of compensation philosophy through change
Conduct market research and peer benchmarking to inform compensation programs
Analyze evolving trends across industries
Sets deal-specific compensation strategy
Leads compensation diligence
Manage the Compensation sections of the HR M&A Playbooks
Track all Compensation related work via workplans
Establish standard methodologies for current and future M&A/International growth work
Partner with key teams to support compensation decisions
Facilitate cross-functional alignment needed for integration activities
Create materials to capture the ask, options, associated costs/technology, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Master’s/MBA or advanced (preferred)
7–10 years of total rewards/compensation experience with exposure to international or multi-country compensation programs
2–4 years direct M&A integration or transaction experience, with exposure to compensation workstreams across the deal lifecycle
2–4 years technical expertise in equity programs, change-in-control practices, retention plans, and related global regulatory and tax considerations
Strong capability to collaborate across legal, tax, finance, HR, and other functions
Deep understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to navigate and resolve complex compensation challenges
Advanced analytical skills to evaluate compensation structures
Skilled in negotiating compensation terms
Demonstrated strength in inspiring change and managing compensation transitions
Strong project management and business-case development skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k) plan
Employee stock grants
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits
Back-up care
Enhanced family support
Childcare subsidy
Tuition assistance
College coaching
Short- and long-term disability
Voluntary AD&D coverage
Voluntary accident coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Mobile service & home internet discounts
Pet insurance
Access to commuter and transit programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

compensation analysismarket researchpeer benchmarkingM&A integrationequity programschange-in-control practicesretention plansglobal regulatory complianceanalytical skillsproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationnegotiationproblem-solvingchange managementinspiring changecross-functional alignmentcommunicationleadershipbusiness-case developmentresolving complex challenges

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBA