Compensation Manager

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The compensation manager will be responsible for managing a compensation program, developing and implementing compensation policies and procedures, continually evaluating compensation throughout the organization, and working with upper-level management to continually evaluate and develop a compensation strategy.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Manage and administer the various compensation programs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend cost-effective changes consistent with compensation trends and business objectives.
• Audit, evaluate, and monitor additional earnings codes for consistency across the business.
• Maintain Mercer file with all positions and changes to positions.
• Lead the annual review of all bonus programs.
• Review and understand the job descriptions to evaluate job positioning within the company.
• Partner with HR Managers and managers to provide advice on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Design creative solutions for specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans.
• Develop wage and hour and compensation training for managers.
• Oversee participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations, including wage and hour.
• Support with HR Projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Analytical skills to work with large amounts of data; ability to see through the data and analyze it to find conclusions.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy, and strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively organize, structure, and prepare data.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Human Resources Information Systems.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation.
• Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• HRIS reporting experience.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10lbs.
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking in office environment.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.