Compensation Manager, Management

Omaha, 700 S 72nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we’ve been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right  you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today’s Best places to work, and here a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no layoffs in our history.

A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreamsand a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.

Pay Range: $104, annually

NFM’s Compensation Manager leads the strategy, design, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s compensation programs. This role ensures pay practices are equitable, competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with business goals to attract, retain, and motivate talent.
You will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside in NE, IA, MO, TX, or KS.

• Coach, mentor and develop the Compensation team
• Develops and implements salary structure and administrative guidelines
• Directs job analysis to determine appropriate salary level
• Conduct market research and analyze industry data to stay informed on compensation trends and best practices
• Directs analysis of compensation policies to ensure governmental compliance, internal equity, and external competitiveness
• Recommend and design special compensation programs, incentives, and recognition programs that support organizational objectives
• Research and resolve compensation issues company-wide

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, management, or related area
• 6 or more years of compensation experience
• 6 years management experience
• Human Resource systems;
  Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
• Technical expertise in compensation
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with multiple-state operations preferred
• Experience in the design and implementation of incentive plans helpful
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Valid driver’s license and ongoing acceptable driving record
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to criminal background check

As a full-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy:

• Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most
• Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home
• Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)
• Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option

Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer