Manager, Compensation

ERMCO Distribution Transformers is a leading manufacturer of high-quality distribution transformers. Our team is committed to innovation, excellence, and developing top-tier talent to help power the future.

AT ERMCO, we propel the world through energizing and empowering people. Our family works to keep your family powered. We confidently develop smart ideas without fear of failure and test, refine and scale them to become marketable products and services. We remain aligned on where and how we focus our efforts, when to shift and what to do next when a great idea strikes. We're looking for THE BEST PEOPLE for our dedicated team. ERMCO offers top-of-the-line pay, benefits and job security with a company rich in history and alive with opportunity. Help us write our legacy, and we'll help you write yours!

The Manager, Compensation will lead the creation and execution of a strategic, data-driven compensation function for a manufacturing company specializing in distribution transformers. This is a rare opportunity to build the compensation infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring it is competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals. We’re looking for a results-oriented professional with deep expertise in compensation strategy who is ready to make a lasting impact.

• Design and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that supports the company’s growth and talent goals.
• Develop and manage salary structures, job leveling, incentive plans, and other compensation programs across the organization.
• Conduct regular market pricing, benchmarking, and pay equity analyses to ensure external competitiveness and internal fairness.
• Partner with senior leadership and HR to define compensation philosophies that attract and retain top talent in a manufacturing environment.
• Build scalable processes for annual compensation cycles including merit increases, promotions, and bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.
• Communicate compensation programs clearly and effectively to stakeholders and employees.
• Leverage HRIS and compensation tools to gather insights, analyze trends, and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion by implementing compensation practices that are fair, transparent, and inclusive.
• Manage compensation budgeting and forecasting in alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Stay current on compensation trends, best practices, and regulatory developments to keep the organization competitive.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving compensation design, implementation, and policy development.
• Directly supervise 1–2 team members, including training, coaching, performance management, and professional development.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in compensation or a related HR function, including 2–3 years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting, ideally with products like distribution transformers, is a strong advantage.
• Expertise in compensation design, job evaluation, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in market pricing and compensation analytics.
• Familiarity with compensation management tools and HRIS systems.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect compensation initiatives to broader business goals.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive compensation data.