Senior Compensation Manager

ion of comprehensive compensation programs for Brother USA, while providing consultative support to the Americas subsidiaries. This role leads all aspects of salary structures, bonuses, and merit increases, conducts market benchmarking, and ensures alignment with business goals and market practices. Key priorities include developing innovative policies, and providing subject-matter guidance on pay equity, job evaluations, and executive compensation. Additionally, the role drives organizational initiatives such as integrating compensation systems, improving analytics, and optimizing processes to attract, retain, and engage top talent while maintaining regulatory adherence and organizational equity.

What you'll do

Compensation Plan Management

• Lead the design, execution, and administration of compensation programs, including multi-tier salary structures, variable incentive plans, and executive compensation packages.

• Establish external compensation equity and assess market attractiveness by defining the labor market, identifying benchmark jobs, selecting competitor organizations, analyze pay surveys, and related data to determine the market pricing and develop strategic frameworks for pay alignment across diverse roles and geographies.

• Architect and maintain dynamic pay structures, recommending structural realignments based on market shifts, organizational changes, and future workforce needs.

• Establish internal job equity by comparing non-benchmark to benchmark jobs along with company wide internal leveling; collaborate to develop appropriate salary levels for new positions.

• Maintain pay decision-making guidelines by writing and updating pay policies and procedures.

Compensation Strategy

• Craft and roll out new and revised compensation programs and corollary documentation to meet the companies' objectives and industry leading practices.

• Assess the value of existing compensation policies, guidelines and procedures recommending plan revision as well as new plans that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives; coordinatea implementation and provide guidance accordingly.

• Lead total rewards strategy and programs that improve the Company's ability to support and engage our employees, and adhere to company guidelines and applicable government regulations by analyzing and identifying compensation trends.

• Develop initiatives to improve compensation processes through automation, data integration, and the deployment of analytics.

• Formulate long-term objectives for compensation programs, such as strategic talent retention initiatives, and global considerations for an Americas workforce.

Compensation Plan Compliance

• Ensure organizational consideration of merit-raise and incentive guidelines by comparing recommended pay raises and incentives with budget; communicating supervisors in the event of variances.

• Provide advice to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation, and job evaluation, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs. Counsel employees on compensation questions and issues.

• Work with colleagues to understand FLSA designations for various roles in compliance with federal and state regulations.

About our ideal candidate

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience being progressively responsible for broad-based compensation including salary planning, market pricing, range development, incetive plan administration and design (including sales plans)

• 3+ years leading people or teams - Preferred

• 2+ years working with compensation systems and HRIS - Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - Preferred

• Professional Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP) - Preferred

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinker able to define and solve complex problems quickly

• Knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations related to compensation programs (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Title VII, ADA, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to team with other departments and subject-matter experts to deliver collaborative and successful outcomes on complicated issues. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders at all levels, including executive management

• Clear, concise, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver presentations in formal and informal settings

• Strong business orientation and the ability to understand business issues and their interrelationship with compensation

• PayFactors Survey tool - Preferred

• HRIS Compensation Modules (using Workday today; implementing Ceridian Dayforce in Fall 2025) - Preferred

Additional details for this role

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid

• The annual salary (or hiring) range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 per year

• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.

• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2025/guidebook/

What we offer our employees

At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match

• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development

• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance

• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit [2]https://www.brother.com.

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.