Manager, Compensation

Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Job Description

JobID: 1266

Category: Human Resources

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-28T15:06:02+00:00

JobShift: Day

The Compensation Manager is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and monitoring of the staff compensation process. As a critical member of the Human Resources team, the Manager serves as an internal knowledge expert and lead for designated staff, delegating and checking work and guiding to ensure optimum operational efficiency. Assists in leading compensation operations and projects and serves as an external representative for constituents while providing high-quality customer service. In the absence of the Director, assumes management of day-to-day operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in compensation
Experience supervising or leading a team

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
Experience with Oracle Cloud and JDXpert
Experience in higher education or another complex, multi-unit organization
Experience leading compensation projects
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certification
Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills
In-depth knowledge of compensation best practices
Research skills and great attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel software application
Ability to supervise and lead a team of professional employees
Oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with internal/external individuals within a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations independently
Excellent organizational skills, to include the ability to prioritize projects and meet established or anticipated deadlines
Ability to follow instructions and work independently in the completion of assigned tasks

Keyboarding skills; working knowledge of MS Word software applications

Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Knowledge of compensation regulatory compliance such as FLSA

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