Corporate Compensation Manager

Full Time
Boston, MA, USA
4 days ago

The salary range for this position is $121,000 - $132,000 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Restricted stock units will be provided as part of the compensation package.

This hybrid position will be based in our Boston office Monday- Thursday, with Fridays remote.

The Total Rewards team at Wayfair comprises Compensation and Benefits. Our plans are designed to help Wayfair attract and retain the talent our business verticals need to execute their objectives and contribute to our employee value proposition where our culture of empowerment and opportunity are front and center. We accomplish this by focusing on qualitative and quantitative data to deliver differentiated, cost-effective strategies, and equitable access, process, and outcomes.

This role sits within the Corporate Compensation and Equity team, which is responsible for setting the global compensation strategy and managing equity and executive compensation strategy and administration. You will report directly to the Global Head of Corporate Compensation and Equity and play a key role in shaping the compensation landscape for our employees worldwide.

About the Role:

We're looking for a highly accomplished and independent Corporate Compensation Manager to own and drive our corporate compensation strategy and operations across North America and UK/EU. In this critical role, you'll act as the primary subject matter expert and strategic partner for all global corporate compensation matters. You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing compensation programs that are competitive, equitable, and directly aligned with Wayfair's business objectives and talent strategy.

What You'll Do:

  • Strategic Compensation Leadership: Drive the end-to-end corporate compensation strategy for North America and UK/EU, ensuring alignment with global compensation philosophy and business priorities.
  • Market Intelligence & Design: Lead comprehensive market research and in-depth analysis to inform and develop innovative salary structures, incentive plans, and overall compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate top corporate talent.
  • High-Impact Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, strategic relationships with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and other critical stakeholders across North America and UK/EU. Provide expert, independent counsel and influence decision-making on complex compensation issues.
  • Program Implementation & Governance: Oversee the full lifecycle of compensation program implementation, ensuring seamless execution, clear communication, and adherence to established policies and guidelines.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Proactively monitor and ensure full compliance with all relevant compensation laws, regulations, and pay equity legislation across North America, the UK, and the EU. Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
  • Advanced Analytics & Insights: Conduct sophisticated data analysis, modeling, and forecasting to evaluate the financial impact of compensation programs and policies. Develop and present compelling, data-driven recommendations to management.
  • Executive Compensation Analysis & Administration: Conduct analysis and manage operational tasks for executive compensation, including data review, plan administration, and preparing materials for senior leadership or board committees as needed.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee all corporate compensation operations within your regions, including annual compensation cycles, job evaluations, participation in salary surveys, and the continuous analysis of compensation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Project Leadership: Independently lead and manage complex, high-priority compensation projects from inception to completion, defining scope, timelines, resource allocation, and communicating progress and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Talent Business Partners, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure integrated and successful compensation initiatives.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 2-3 years in a dedicated corporate compensation role and clear demonstration of manager-level responsibilities and autonomy.
  • Deep and comprehensive understanding of compensation principles, practices, and regulations across North America, the UK, and the EU.
  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel for complex data modeling, analysis, and reporting is essential.
  • Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence senior leaders, and effectively negotiate.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple, complex projects independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Workday or other major HRIS systems.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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