Meltwater · 1 day ago
Compensation Manager
Meltwater is a global company that empowers 27,000 customers to make better business decisions through data. They are seeking a Compensation Manager to design and implement competitive compensation programs, conduct analysis, and ensure compliance with pay transparency regulations.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationPublic RelationsSaaSSocial MediaSocial Media ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Conduct job evaluations and market pricing using Radford surveys and other compensation databases
Participate in compensation surveys including data submission and analysis
Analyze salary trends and competitive positioning to inform pay structure recommendations
Design and administer sales compensation plans including commission structures, bonuses, and incentives
Calculate and validate commission payments ensuring accuracy and alignment with plan rules
Model payout scenarios to optimize plan effectiveness and cost
Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance on quota-setting and crediting methodologies
Resolve sales compensation disputes and ensure plan alignment with business objectives
Support annual merit, bonus, and equity award cycles
Develop and maintain base pay structures, salary ranges, and incentive frameworks
Ensure accurate compensation data in HRIS and compensation management systems
Develop salary range disclosures for job postings compliant with state/local laws
Support pay equity audits, analyze findings, and recommend remediation
Partner with HR and Legal on fair pay practices and compliance
Monitor pay transparency regulations and ensure organizational compliance
Create dashboards, reports, and presentations communicating compensation insights
Provide compensation guidance to managers and HR Business Partners
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on compensation strategy
Liaise with external vendors, consultants, and survey providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
3-5 years compensation experience
Hands-on experience with commission plan administration and payment calculation
Experience with pay transparency compliance and salary range development
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, data analysis)
Proficiency with HRIS/compensation systems (Workday, Salesforce SPIFF, Radford)
Strong analytical and statistical analysis capabilities
Job analysis, market pricing, and pay structure design
Sales compensation methodologies, including variable and incentive pay design
Compensation regulations (FLSA, equal pay laws)
Attention to detail with high accuracy standards
Clear communication across organizational levels
Problem-solving with complex compensation challenges
Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive data
Business acumen to translate strategy into compensation solutions
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Parental leave plans
Complimentary CalmApp subscription
Company
Meltwater
Meltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
VerdaneVista Equity PartnersSilicon Valley Bank
2023-12-18Private Equity· $65M
2019-03-15Private Equity· $175M
2017-02-07Debt Financing· $60M
Recent News
2025-12-19
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