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Pactiv Evergreen Inc. · 2 days ago

Compensation Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging, and they are seeking a Compensation Manager to support the design, implementation, and administration of their compensation programs. This role involves partnering with various stakeholders to deliver equitable compensation recommendations and conducting market analysis to ensure competitive pay practices.

Food ProcessingLogisticsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Partner in the development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of base pay structures, salary ranges, and job architecture frameworks

Conduct market analysis using industry salary surveys; benchmark roles to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices

Support the design and administration of annual compensation cycles (merit, promotions, market adjustments, and incentive programs)

Lead compensation program updates, including communication, process improvements, and system enhancements

Present compensation recommendations and insights to leadership in a clear, data-driven manner

Conduct job evaluations for professional and management level roles and determine appropriate job levels and salary grades

Ensure consistency and compliance with compensation policies, job leveling guidelines, and organizational frameworks

Partner with HR and business leaders to review role changes, reorganizations, and workforce planning needs

Perform complex compensation analysis using internal data and market insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA classification

Maintain data integrity across HRIS and compensation systems; partner with HRIS to support compensation-related system updates

Lead compensation-related projects (e.g., market studies, job architecture refresh)

Develop compensation tools, guides, and communication materials for HR and business leaders

Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience

Qualification

Compensation program administrationJob evaluationMarket pricingData analysisExcel proficiencyHRIS systemsFLSA regulationsCCP certificationCommunication skillsProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred)

5+ years of progressive compensation experience, including experience with job evaluation, salary surveys, market pricing, and compensation program administration

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in compensation modeling and data analysis

Experience administering annual merit cycles and compensation programs

Proficiency in Excel and HRIS/compensation systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, AON/Radford)

Strong understanding of FLSA regulations, compensation compliance requirements, and market pricing methodology