Duluth Trading Co.- Senior Compensation Manager

Position Overview

 

As our Senior Manager of Compensation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we recognize, reward, and invest in our people. You will lead the strategy and execution of enterprise-wide compensation programs, including base salary structures, short and long-term incentives, and equity plans, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives and culture. This role is an individual contributor position focused on company-wide partnership.

 

 

Position Details

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer. Relocation assistance is available for candidates located outside of commuting distance to the headquarters office. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Execute a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals, incorporating market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal financial considerations.
• Partner with the Director of HR Operations to prepare materials, analyses, and recommendations for the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Lead the planning and forecasting of annual equity award programs and oversee the execution of stock agreements and participant communications.
• Drive the organization’s pay transparency strategy and conduct annual pay equity analyses to support fair and unbiased compensation practices.
• Design and maintain a competitive job architecture and salary structure, including geographic pay differentials across corporate and field positions.
• Design and model performance-based compensation programs, including corporate bonus and field incentive plans, using advanced financial modeling in Google Workspace tools to support forecasting, cost analysis, and compensation recommendations.
• Conduct compensation program reviews, market benchmarking, and job evaluations to ensure competitive pay practices, accurate job classification, and data-driven recommendations for executive leadership.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that educate employees and stakeholders on compensation programs, policies, and career growth opportunities.
• Lead the annual merit review process, including budget planning, salary adjustment recommendations, and stakeholder communications.
• Analyze HR and compensation data to generate insights, forecasts, and reports on compensation trends and program costs.
• Respond to employee compensation inquiries and resolve issues in a timely, professional, and equitable manner.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide strategic business counsel on compensation matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or Equivalent - Equivalent work experience will be considered. 
• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Advanced Google Workspace proficiency, specifically in Google Sheets (nested formulas, complex data modeling, and visualization).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting statistical analysis, what-if modeling, and compensation forecasting. 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for leadership. 
• Experience designing compensation programs for high-volume, geographically dispersed multi-location and multi-business unit operations. I.e. Fulfillment, stores, contact center, corporate.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data-driven analytics to develop informed compensation recommendations and business insights. 
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive compensation matters with professionalism. 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align compensation programs and initiatives to broader organizational goals and objectives. 
• Board-level reporting experience preferred, including executive compensation analysis and presentations. 
• Preferred experience working with Payfactors, UKG, or other related HR Technologies. 
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Leadership Competencies:

Leading Self:

      Leading Others:

• Inspiring Trust
• Adaptability
• Mature Confidence
• Career and Self Development

 

 

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