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Sesame Workshop · 17 hours ago

Temporary Manager, Compensation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, dedicated to creating joyful experiences that enrich minds. The Temporary Manager, Compensation will manage day-to-day compensation activities and ensure compliance during a temporary coverage period, focusing on accurate execution and stakeholder support.

HumanitarianNon ProfitUnderserved Children

Responsibilities

Partner with the People & Culture team, Finance/Payroll, Legal and other organizational stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate and compliant compensation management practices across the employee lifecycle

Configure and execute global off-cycle and annual compensation processes in coordination with vendor partners and the Vice President, People & Culture

Provide guidance to People & Culture Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, managers and key stakeholders with analyses, rationale and recommendations to support informed compensation decisions – such as related to hiring, promotions, job changes, and compensation reviews within established compensation guidelines

Coordinate closely with Talent Acquisition to provide compensation-related hiring guidance and recommendations, ensuring alignment with compensation frameworks including market benchmarks, internal equity, and budget guidelines

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Finance and Payroll, ensuring accurate budgeting, compensation calculations, payments and records

In conjunction with Business Partners, serve as the primary point of contact for employee and manager compensation inquiries during the leave period, delivering clear, consistent guidance that align with internal compensation frameworks and guidelines

Ensure compensation practices are aligned with established frameworks, policies, pay transparency requirements, and regulations, and reinforcing consistency across the organization

Manage day-to-day administration of compensation programs and activities, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant execution during the coverage period

Provide appropriate compensation analysis, guidance and recommendations for new hires and lifecycle changes, including job evaluation, internal pay positioning and equity, and budget review for new and existing positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition and People & Culture Business Partners to ensure alignment across job descriptions, leveling and compensation guidelines

Execute compensation review processes, including off-cycle and annual processes, including configuring processes on platform, coordinating eligibility reviews, calculations and payouts in partnership with People & Culture Business Partners, People Operations, and Finance/Payroll to ensure accurate execution and delivery across the organization's global population

Administer the annual global compensation process utilizing the new compensation technology platform by managing the process from configuration, testing, organizational rollout, and employee support to delivery of payroll files, ensuring accuracy at all levels

Partner with the Employee Experience team to develop and deliver communications and learning materials related to compensation processes, providing employee training & guidance

Provide reporting, research, and data analysis in support of compensation requests as needed, partnering with the Vice President of People & Culture, Chief People Officer and consultants

Partner with People & Culture Business Partners and global colleagues to participate in and complete US/Global compensation surveys, updating internal records and assessing results data for compensation management administration

Ensure compliance with applicable wage, pay transparency, and pay equity requirements and regulations, including monitoring practices, identifying risks, and maintaining appropriate documentation

Safeguard sensitive compensation and employee data by adhering to confidentiality standards, data access controls, and information security policies while performing all compensation-related activities

Update and maintain compensation data, ensuring accuracy & integrity with regular audit of system employee records, ensuring consistency with compensation guidelines and job architecture

Provide ad hoc support with respect to compensation-related matters

Qualification

Compensation managementAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyJob evaluationPay equity practicesStakeholder managementADP experienceCornerstone Galaxy experienceEffective communicationAttention to detailConfidentialityCollaboration

Required

3–5+ years of progressive compensation experience

Proven experience in compensation management and administration, with strong knowledge of compensation principles & regulations, job evaluation, market pricing, salary survey participation and pay equity practices

Experience administering hiring and annual compensation processes, including merit, promotion, compensation review and incentive programs

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, with the ability to analyze compensation data and translate insights into clear recommendations with rationale

High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work in a dynamic environment, collaborating cross-organizationally with functional partners and stakeholders

Ability to handle sensitive data and information with high degree of confidentiality and discretion

Effective communication and stakeholder management skills