Dow Jones ยท 4 hours ago
Manager, Compensation
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expDow Jones is a worldwide news and information powerhouse, and they are seeking a seasoned Compensation Manager to lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs. The role involves managing compensation processes while mentoring junior team members and partnering with senior executives to ensure competitive and equitable pay programs.
Digital MediaNewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs across assigned regions and business units, with emphasis on newsroom functions
Act as a player/coach: directly manage compensation processes while mentoring and supporting regional compensation staff
Provide thoughtful recommendations for pay decisions (new hires, promotions, adjustments), ensuring consistency with internal policies, external competitiveness, and pay equity
Conduct ongoing job evaluation, job architecture alignment, and market pricing for global positions, ensuring structure integrity in Workday
Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to educate managers on compensation philosophy, programs, and decisions
Deliver data-driven insights by analyzing global pay practices, identifying trends, and highlighting risks or opportunities
Manage participation in market surveys and maintain external benchmarking capabilities
Act as a trusted advisor on compensation matters for senior newsroom leaders, ensuring business needs are balanced with regulatory, equity, and market considerations
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant compensation experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or player/coach capacity
Strong understanding of Total Rewards and how compensation integrates with Talent, HRBP, and Organizational Development functions
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing compensation outcomes in complex, nuanced environments
Experience working with compensation in countries with Workers Councils or Collective Bargaining Agreements; familiarity with newsroom or media businesses is highly desirable
In-depth knowledge of annual salary and bonus cycles, including corporate bonus structures and sales incentives
Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities
Familiarity with compensation tools (e.g., MarketPay, Radford, Workday)
Knowledge of U.S. and international pay practices, including EU/UK pay transparency legislation
Excellent judgment, ability to handle confidential data with integrity, and proven experience making balanced, risk-aware recommendations
Preferred
Experience working with Compensation in unionized or Workers Council environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Education Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Company
Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a news and business information provider that delivers content to consumers and organizations via newspapers and more.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (45)
2024 (40)
2023 (48)
2022 (72)
2021 (44)
2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Almar Latour
CEO, Dow Jones & Publisher, The Wall Street Journal
Sarah Cottle
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Energy
Recent News
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2025-12-19
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