Compensation Manager (Hybrid)

At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Compensation Manager? Globe Life is looking for a Compensation Manager to join the team!

This role is responsible for managing Globe Life's strategic compensation function, including the design, implementation, and optimization of programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. It is accountable for developing and revising compensation policies, procedures, and job architecture while ensuring alignment with the company's total rewards strategy and business objectives. It serves as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders, ensuring compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and compliant, while partnering operationally with internal stakeholders to maintain job architecture integrity.

This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, Texas (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, recognition, and job architecture.
• Conduct enterprise-wide market analysis to ensure competitive positioning and internal equity.
• Manager annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) in partnership with HR, Finance, and business leaders.
• Evaluate and enhance compensation policies, tools, and processes to drive consistency and scalability.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend changes that are cost-effective and consistent with corporate objectives and market practice. Lead the measurement and analysis of success against intended goals. 
• Drive the cultural transformation and implementation of a standardized job architecture across the enterprise in support of strategic workforce planning and in alignment with leading best practices.
• Design creative compensation and incentive plan structures to drive desired objectives.
• Maintain and evolve the company’s job architecture, leveling framework, and job family taxonomy.
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and senior leaders on compensation decisions, pay strategies, and organizational design.
• Oversee the participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved.
• Oversee job evaluation methodologies and ensure accurate classification, leveling, and FLSA determinations.
• Support internal audits, external benchmarking, and governance reviews,
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.

What You Can Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or a related field, and progressively responsible experience in employee compensation.
• At least 5 years of experience in a compensation, workforce planning, or similar HR role.
• At least 2 years overseeing a team or the execution of a similar program.
• CCP or other relevant certification.
• Workday experience a plus.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to base compensation and incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.

• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.

• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.

• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.

• Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.

• Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.

• Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.

• Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.