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Manager, Compensation

Metropolis
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted
25 days ago
Department
People
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of progressive compensation experience
  • Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and administering sales compensation plans
  • Strong expertise in sales compensation mechanics
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-volume, non-exempt populations
  • Advanced data modeling skills in Excel/Google Sheets
  • Experience with Workday compensation module configuration
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting unionized populations or collective bargaining agreements
  • Hands-on experience with Sales Performance Management (SPM) software
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP) designation
What the job really is

As a Compensation Manager at Metropolis, you will serve as a strategic partner in managing compensation structures for both Operations and Growth organizations. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining pay structures, ensuring compliance with wage regulations, drafting sales incentive plans, and providing insights on compensation performance to leadership. This role requires collaboration with various teams to enhance compensation strategies and operational governance.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $125,000.00 to $140,000.00 USD annually
  • Access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Lucrative stock option plan
Things to weigh
  • 4 days in office requirement may limit remote work flexibility
  • Salary is determined by various factors, which may lead to variability in offers
  • Use of automated employment decision tools in the hiring process
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Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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