Senior Manager, Compensation

The Manager, Compensation plays a critical role in building, implementing, and maturing the Foundation's compensation function. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, this position leads the development of compensation programs, processes, governance, and job architecture that supports a scalable, equitable, market-competitive, and mission-aligned compensation strategy. 

Serving as the Foundation's compensation project lead and subject matter expert, the Manager partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, managers, and external vendors to establish compensation frameworks, drive key initiatives, conduct analysis, and ensure effective program administration. A strong emphasis is placed on project management, change leadership, and continuous improvement as the Foundation evolves its total rewards infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Foundation's job architecture and leveling framework.
• Conduct job evaluations, organizational assessments, and position reviews to ensure consistency and internal equity.
• Establish and maintain methodologies for market pricing and compensation benchmarking.
• Analyze workforce data to identify compensation trends, compression concerns, pay equity considerations, and competitive positioning.

• Monitor compensation-related regulatory requirements and emerging best practices.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and governance controls for compensation programs and decisions.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and executive-level presentations that provide insights into compensation effectiveness and trends.
• Deliver training, education, and communication materials that improve manager understanding of compensation practices and philosophy.
• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Payroll, HRIS, Legal, and business functions to support effective program execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation, total rewards, HR consulting, or a related field.
• Experience designing or enhancing compensation programs, job architecture frameworks, salary structures, and compensation policies.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong expertise in compensation benchmarking, market pricing, job evaluation, and workforce analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS platforms and reporting tools.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
• High degree of discretion, judgment, and commitment to confidentiality; CCP certification preferred.

The Mellon Foundation is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment opportunities are based on individual qualifications, merit, and organizational need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

Mellon is committed to access and inclusion for our applicants. If you have accessibility requests to support your participation in the hiring process, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

Mellon offers a generous total rewards package that includes base salary and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as an excellent working environment. Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $195,000 - $215,000. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework. 

While we anticipate accepting applications through this date, the posting may close earlier based on application volume and business needs. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

The Foundation will consider each complete application carefully but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.