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The Compensation Manager is responsible for managing compensation programs, conducting salary surveys, analyzing compensation data, and collaborating with HR partners.
The Company
Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.
The Role
Metropolis is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compensation Manager to join our People team. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, the Compensation Manager will have both day-to-day and strategic responsibilities, including the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and processes. This role offers a unique opportunity for a self-starter to own and drive complex compensation initiatives while contributing to the overall success of our organization. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver with a strong understanding of compensation best practices and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Metropolis is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compensation Manager to join our People team. Reporting to the Director of Compensation, the Compensation Manager will have both day-to-day and strategic responsibilities, including the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs and processes. This role offers a unique opportunity for a self-starter to own and drive complex compensation initiatives while contributing to the overall success of our organization. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver with a strong understanding of compensation best practices and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development, implementation, and administration of compensation policies and
programs, including base pay, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. - Conduct job evaluations and salary surveys to ensure competitive and equitable compensation
practices, with familiarity using Radford compensation data structures. - Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance and
support, including developing offers, analyzing compensation trends, and addressing compensation-
related inquiries. - Independently manage complex compensation projects, from conception to implementation, ensuring
alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. - Serve as a resourceful self-starter, proactively identifying and developing solutions to diverse
compensation-related problems and tasks. - Analyze compensation data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to ensure our
compensation programs are effective and aligned with our compensation philosophy. - Stay current on compensation trends, best practices, and relevant legislation to ensure compliance
and competitiveness. - Manage multiple competing priorities effectively, demonstrating the ability to pivot and adapt as
business needs evolve. - Develop and deliver compensation training and communication materials to employees and
managers. - Participate in the annual compensation planning process, including merit increases, bonus payouts,
and equity grants. - Ensure data integrity within HR systems related to compensation.
- Collaborate with other HR functions, such as Benefits, People Operations, Payroll, and Talent
Acquisition, on related initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to work independently on complex compensation tasks with minimal supervision.
- Three to five years of progressive experience in Compensation; additional Human Resources experience
(payroll, benefits, HRIS) preferred - Demonstrated experience as a resourceful self-starter in identifying and implementing solutions.
- Ability to find process-driven solutions in ambiguous situations.
- Familiarity with Radford compensation data structures and survey methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in presentation development
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel skills) and HRIS systems (e.g. AS400, Dayforce,
Workday, and/or Oracle HCM)
When you join Metropolis, you’ll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more.
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Join us in making a difference as we build our future. Metropolis is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Metropolis prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Top Skills
As400
Dayforce
Hris
MS Office
Oracle Hcm
Workday
Metropolis Technologies Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
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