Compensation Manager, Management

Compensation Manager at Salt Lake Community College

The Compensation Manager plays a key role in shaping and executing the institution’s compensation strategy. Reporting to the Compensation Director and serving as acting Director when needed, this position leads compensation operations, supervises staff, and ensures alignment with organizational goals, compliance standards, and market competitiveness. The role leverages tools such as Pay Factors, Grada, and internal systems to drive data‑informed decisions, process efficiency, and strategic workforce planning.

• Develop and maintain compensation structures, policies, and programs.
• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and internal equity reviews.
• Supervise compensation analysts and serve as acting Director when needed.
• Manage compensation operations including salary decisions, reclassifications, and pay adjustments.
• Leverage compensation tools and systems to analyze data, generate reports, and improve processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Budget, and Payroll on workforce planning and budget alignment.
• Ensure compliance with compensation laws and institutional policies.
• Support the Informed Budget Process (IBP) and maintain data consistency across systems.
• Deliver training and guidance on compensation practices.

• Expertise in compensation strategy, job evaluation, and market analysis.
• Proficiency in Pay Factors, Grada, Excel, and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of FLSA, Equal Pay, and related regulations.
• Ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, including 1+ year in compensation.
• Equivalent education/experience tradeoffs accepted.

• Experience in higher education.
• Certifications:
  
  CCP, SPHR, PHR, SHRM‑SCP, SHRM‑CP, PMP.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.