Cetera Financial Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation to lead the design, implementation, and administration of competitive, equitable, and performance-driven compensation programs. This role will play a key part in shaping enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals and talent strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation design, analysis, and program management.
• Proven leadership experience in managing compensation programs and cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with tools such as MarketPay or Oracle is a plus.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and ability to manage sensitive information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and management of cash compensation (base and bonus) programs across all employee levels.
• Drive the annual pay review process in partnership with Talent Development and Finance, ensuring alignment with performance management and budget planning.
• Maintain and evolve the company’s job architecture, including job codes, leveling guides, and job descriptions in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking, including survey participation, data analysis, and development of salary ranges and pay guidance materials.
• Manage compensation-related systems and vendor relationships.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure external job postings align with internal pay structures and market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary compensation contact for HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition.
• Oversee compensation aspects of organizational changes, including M&A activity.
• Lead compensation governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and consultation to HR and business leaders on compensation practices and decisions.
• Translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more