Compensation Manager, Management

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.

And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

This is an individual contributor role in which the successful candidate would manage a function. This is not a people leader role.

As a Compensation Manager you will serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for developing, optimizing, and leading compensation programs. You will evolve our compensation frameworks to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in alignment with our business goals and compensation philosophy. As a trusted business partner to the People Team and senior leadership, you will drive compensation strategy, lead complex projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver data-driven insights to shape equitable, competitive pay practices.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of compensation strategies aligned with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to advise on salary decisions, job leveling, and promotions.
• Drive the development and execution of Career Ladder frameworks to support internal mobility, employee development, and engagement.
• Oversee job architecture including job evaluation, leveling, and grade assignments.
• Manage the annual compensation planning cycle including merit, promotion, and adjustment recommendations;
  Provide guidance to leaders on budget allocation and pay-for-performance alignment.
• Conduct market research and ensure pay is competitive and aligned with internal equity.
• Monitor compensation trends and recommend changes to maintain competitive market positioning and internal equity.
• Maintain deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, minimum wage, pay transparency), ensuring all compensation practices remain compliant.
• Conduct compensation-related audits, internal reviews, and support pay equity and transparency initiatives.
• Maintain compensation-related policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
• Partner with HRIS and IT to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of compensation data and systems.
• Analyze compensation data and create clear reports for leadership.
• Manage survey participation and external vendor relationships.
• Lead compensation-related projects, including system enhancements, career frameworks, and organizational design support.
• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 daysattendance in…