What We Need

WE Communications is looking for an experienced Compensation Manager to lead the agency’s efforts on pay equity, salary benchmarking and analysis, total rewards packages, long- and short-term incentive plans, and so much more. If you have initiative, a strategic mindset, and are ready to roll up your sleeves to help an independent company achieve their next stage of growth, let’s talk.

What you'll be doing

Job Functions:

Partner closely with VP of People to design, develop and implement compensation programs, best practices and philosophy
Manage administration of all competitive compensation programs, job and salary range structures, best practices and our compensation philosophy
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations
Partner closely with our Talent Acquisition team, making pay recommendations and developing creative solutions to specific compensation/offer-related challenges
Partner closely with our HR Systems team to audit and update salary data, create dashboards, run reports and keep our salary ranges and compensation structures competitive and active
Partner closely with our HR Partner team to create, update and appropriately level our job descriptions
Provide solid guidance to our managers and leadership on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
Manage the merit, promotion, and bonus cycles
Manage our long- and short-term incentive programs, ensuring they recognize business performance and individual goal achievement in equal measure
Oversee our participation in salary surveys and regularly monitor salary survey data to ensure compensation objectives are achieved.
Leverage external vendors and resources as necessary
Other duties as assigned.

What you've been able to accomplish

Minimum/Preferred Requirements:

Workday and MarketPay experience is required
8+ years compensation experience including program design, especially incentive plans
A collaborative mindset, trusted partner mentality and strong influencing skills are mandatory
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, communication-intensive organization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to simplify communications and influence at all levels of employee
Strong data analysis, project management, and math skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Requirements:

Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader agency community
Experience working with colleagues in multiple locations
Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

About Us

WE Communications:

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Codeword:
Codeword is a fast-growing agency that combines content, media relations and thoughtful creativity to build effective communications programs. We work with the biggest and smallest tech companies in the world, and our clients trust us to launch their startups, run multi-channel campaigns, grow their user bases, and lead comprehensive PR and marketing initiatives. We're storytellers and brand engineers, and we love big ideas that serve a real purpose.

Codeword is a proud member of the WE Worldwide network. We’re committed to an inclusive, diverse, equitable culture that values every team member and helps advance their careers. Codeword is a remote-first company, with physical office locations in San Francisco, New York, Austin, Salt Lake City and Seattle/Bellevue.

Your Salary:

The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $97,000 - $126,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location.

Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days
- 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees

- 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability

- 2 weeks caregiver leave
- Support with home office equipment
- Bi-annual Wellness Credits
- Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
- Community Engagement Days
- Learning and Development Programs for our employees

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Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

Beginning September 2023, North America employees will be asked to come into the office on Tuesdays only.

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