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Temporary Senior Compensation Manager
Brooks RunningUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Mar 2025
💰 $170,000/yr($130,000/yr – $170,000/yr)
About the role
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: · Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner · Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do · Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do · There is no “I” in RunWe stay generous with our humanity · Keep MovingWe find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Note: This is a temporary assignment from Mid-May 2025 through Mid-January 2026.
Your Job:
Compensation is a key component of our people strategy to attract and retain top talent and a critical factor in the overall employee experience. Successful compensation programs drive talent acquisition and retention while also supporting key initiatives that scale with organizational growth. We are seeking a temporary manager with deep experience across HR to join our team and provide guidance and leadership to this strategic function.
In this role, you will lead a team of analysts, partner with leaders across HR functions, and serve as a trusted thought-partner to ensure consistent and equitable compensation programs. A deep understanding of HR processes and how compensation connects throughout each is crucial. A background and knowledge in project management a plus.
Other:Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our temporary employees and their families!Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.Paid Time Off - E
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: · Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner · Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do · Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do · There is no “I” in RunWe stay generous with our humanity · Keep MovingWe find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Note: This is a temporary assignment from Mid-May 2025 through Mid-January 2026.
Your Job:
Compensation is a key component of our people strategy to attract and retain top talent and a critical factor in the overall employee experience. Successful compensation programs drive talent acquisition and retention while also supporting key initiatives that scale with organizational growth. We are seeking a temporary manager with deep experience across HR to join our team and provide guidance and leadership to this strategic function.
In this role, you will lead a team of analysts, partner with leaders across HR functions, and serve as a trusted thought-partner to ensure consistent and equitable compensation programs. A deep understanding of HR processes and how compensation connects throughout each is crucial. A background and knowledge in project management a plus.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Compensation analysts on the day-to-day compensation administration and oversee competitive compensation programs and policies to ensure consistent execution of equitable compensation globally.
- Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Recruiting, and Finance to address compensation needs and provide strategic guidance. Advise leaders and hiring managers on salary considerations, factoring in market data, pay equity, and internal equity.
- Guide team and drive compensation-related projects, ensuring delivery and adherence to project plans and organizational objectives.
- Act as a steward of Brooks culture and change management agent across the HR department.
- Partner with the Workday and Payroll teams to ensure successful implementation implement compensation projects and priorities through system entry and effective dates.
- Support the Compensation team to complete market analyses to benchmark positions, including overseeing salary survey submissions and data collection, position descriptions, and effective job evaluations and ensure alignment with Brooks’ compensation architecture.
- Stay informed about labor market trends and compliance requirements including knowledge of applicable laws/legislation at federal, state, and local levels. Guide and inform best practices including compensation disclosure regulations globally, FLSA, and minimum wage.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong focus on compensation.
- 5+ years management experience.
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across various levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Other:Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our temporary employees and their families!Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.Paid Time Off - E
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