Compensation Manager

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as the HR Manager - Compensation can change yours. 

The HR Manager - Compensation will lead the development and management of Michels global compensation programs. The HR Manager – Compensation will ensure our compensation offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives across all regions. This individual will collaborate with HR teams and senior leadership to design and implement effective compensation strategies that attract, retain, and motivate top talent worldwide.  Critical for success is the ability to embody the corporate culture in all interactions and demonstrate professionalism and excellence in customer service. 

Why Michels? 

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors 

• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality 

• We are family owned and operated 

• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year 

• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities 

• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles 

• We have an on-site medical clinic and offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you? 

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines 

• You relish new challenges and evolving technology 

• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates 

• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated 

• You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and thrive in relationship building 

• You demonstrate leadership in your daily work activities 

• You want to develop and mentor a compensation team, along with managing a global compensation program within Michels.   

• You thrive in wanting to be the subject matter expert in compensation trends, regulatory requirements and communication of these areas to senior leadership 

What it takes: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, 7+ years compensation administration and/or HR experience 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must present a professional, positive image at all times 

• Experience leading others in a collaborative environment (preferred) 

• Experience in compensation structure design and maintenance  

• Proficient in using compensation analysis tools and HRIS systems 

• A nice to have – Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation