Cox Automotive is currently looking for a Senior Compensation Manager to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia .  This is a hybrid role and offers a flexible work-from-home/in-office schedule.  Apply: https://jobs.coxenterprises.com/en/jobs/job/r202324410-senior-compensation-manager/

The Role:

The Senior Compensation Manager will provide compensation consulting support to the Sales and Marketing teams.  In addition to providing analytical and support services to these groups they will also develop and implement compensation programs, policies and procedures. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring that sales compensation plans align with the strategic goals of the company. They may manage a variety of special projects, to include non-exempt pay policies, pay administration, bonus administration, sales incentive and pay mix design, long-term incentives and oversight of the compensation elements within Workday.  Projects may also involve revision, development and/or re-design of existing compensation programs. The position will also be responsible for supporting compensation strategy, design, policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on sales compensation plans; provide guidance to group and local leadership on best practices related to plans and processes

• Lead projects related to the implementation of company-wide compensation programs and systems across the Sales and Marketing organizations, including the year-end salary administration process and bonus payouts

• Contribute to the development of creative solutions on a variety of total compensation issues including the setting of appropriate pay levels, base pay, annual incentive pay, local bonus plans, pay mix and long term incentive program

• Participate in the analysis, development, design, communication and implementation of compensation programs including, salary structures, annual salary review process and job evaluation

• Provide education to Human Resources Business Partners (“HRBPs”) on all matters of sales compensation (e.g. internal and external equity issues, base pay, long/short term incentives, other rewards)

• Work with communications partner to create messages that will advise and educate HRBPs and managers of our compensation events and programs

• Conduct various annual reviews including internal equity, merit movement, compa-ratio and other metrics for analysis, as needed

• Assist in the creation and documentation of standardized compensation processes

• Complete market analytics to identify compensation anomalies in how Cox Automotive compares to market data

• Ensure all compensation programs are compliant with federal and state applicable laws and meeting organizational business objectives

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of both federal and state wage and hour laws, including FLSA

• Partner with Data Analytics team to help build and maintain tools to support compensation solutions

• Provide coaching/mentoring for more junior level team members

• May lead or participate in special sales compensation projects

• May perform other initiatives as assigned by department leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years’ experience in compensation.  The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years’ experience in a related field; or 12 years’ experience in a related field.

• Full knowledge of industry practices and complete understanding of compensation principles, concepts, and practices including compliance with state and federal laws

• Strong qualitative and analytical skills including manipulating data, querying, and reporting.  Must be able to analyze and research compensation trends and partner with appropriate internal and external resources

• Self-motivated and driven individual that can work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment

• Excellent communication and analytical skills; able to conceptualize data as it relates to sales compensation, goal attainment, and achieving results; ability to interpret business objectives and successfully incorporate those into sales compensation terms

• Ability to interact with and influence senior executives to successfully deliver reporting results and recommendations related to compensation plan strategy, design or outcomes

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data privacy

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word

• Systems experience, including reporting and data management within a database system, e.g., WorkDay

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience in Sales Compensation

• Sales Compensation Certification, CSCP through World at Work

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Drug Testing:

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! 

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! 

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Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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