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Paladin Technologies

Senior Manager of Compensation

Paladin Technologies, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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The Senior Manager of Compensation is a strategic leader, responsible for the development of a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns employee rewards with results that support the organization’s objectives. The compensation program enables the organization to attract, reward, and retain top talent for a North American workforce (US and Canada).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company’s compensation strategy

Oversee the design and administration of base pay, incentive and commission plans across all employee levels

Drive the design, communication and continuous improvement of compensation, recognition and other programs

Lead the management of all employee benefit programs, including evaluation and recommendation of changes to improve cost effectiveness, employee satisfaction and engagement

Lead the analysis of compensation, providing regular reports and data‑driven insights to stakeholders

Bring knowledge of regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws including wage and hour, ERISA and ACA, Provincial Employment Standards (including Quebec)

Support the North American payroll teams, ensuring all employees across North America are paid in accordance with federal, state, provincial laws and best practices

Stay up to date with changes in wage and hour regulations and implement necessary adjustments in payroll processes

Supervisor Duties In accordance with applicable Company policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, will perform the following supervisory responsibilities: planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Professional Competencies

Deep knowledge of compensation principles, practices and trends

Proven ability to design and implement incentive programs that support organizational goals

Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial impact of reward programs

Knowledge of laws and regulations governing compensation and benefit programs

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Strategic thinker with results‑oriented approach

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook in addition to experience using Human Resources Information Systems

Ability to professionally handle confidential material and associated issues

Demonstrated proficiency of quantitative principles in compensation and job analysis

Strong leadership ability and experience navigating a complex matrix organization

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or other related field or commensurate years of experience

Minimum of six years of progressive experience in total rewards, compensation, or benefits management with at least three years of leadership experience, with strong ability to analyze and interpret compensation data, and present actionable insights to leadership

Proven track record of ensuring compliance through regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively

Demonstrated ability to manage benefit providers, payroll systems, and compensation vendors

Strong project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree or relevant professional certifications (eg. CCP, CEBS)

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compensation programs in Canada and the USA, with knowledge of global compensation practices, especially if the company is considering future international growth

Familiarity with rolling out or optimizing HRIS and compensation tools

Knowledge of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or other equity offerings

Knowledge of cross‑border tax considerations in compensation, especially for employees working between the US and Canada

Experience using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar for data visualization and insights

Familiarity with union‑specific compensation administration

Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and emerging regulatory issues

Experience with construction payroll practices, especially prevailing wage

Salary Range $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to communicate effectively, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Company Info Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low‑voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP‑certified project managers, CTS‑ and RCDD‑certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United States and Canada, and nearly 1,700 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom‑crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status . Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 1‑855‑296‑3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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