Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Senior Compensation Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are open across Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, and Allentown and other Pennsylvania metros, with employers like Gallagher, AMETEK, and Comcast hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Independently develops, installs, and administers compensation programs designed to maintain the enterprise's competitive position. Evaluates hourly, salaried, and management positions and assists with the administration of the annual performance assessment process. Annually reviews the organization's salary structures and provides bargaining unit agreement compensation administration.
Job Description
Job Duties
- Supports annual executive compensation programs including market studies, incentive program calculation, design and maintenance.
- Develops and maintains executive documentation including program documents, employment agreements, and executive level communications.
- Develops complex modeling supporting executive compensation program design and budgeting.
- Administers active and frozen non-qualified 457(f) deferred compensation plans.
- Supports ad hoc executive compensation projects including but not limited to 990’s, excise tax, audits and regulatory changes.
- Partners with internal HR stakeholders and enterprise management to address compensation related issues.
- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for internal compensation applications and analyses.
- Performs complex analyses, independently completes special projects and presentations.
- Performs full-cycle, large-scale compensation projects to build a cohesive, equitable and aligned compensation management system. Develop new salary scales to suit needs (recruitment, retention, or both) of departments.
- Prioritizes assignments, budgetary impacts, and execution of enterprise pay programs.
- Reviews requests for employee job changes (promotions, equity, demotions). Recommends appropriate pay considerations based on employee experience, internal equity, and market data benchmarks.
- Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and review process of special pay policies and related programs.
- Participates in salary surveys and analyzes market related adjustments to maintain competitive salary positioning.
- Administers grade, step, rate changes and incentive programs for bargaining unit positions.
- Administers HR compensation policies/procedures.
- Advises HR Business Partners (HRBP) and department managers of FLSA regulations. Determines appropriate Fair Labor Standards designations of job descriptions based on provided content.
- Maintains internal job hierarchy by completing job description analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, human resources or related field.
- 5 years compensation or closely related HR experience.
- Ability to work independently with management level staff.
- Demonstrates flexibility in accommodating customer needs.
- Knowledge of HR applications.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 Years of Executive Compensation Experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with and present to third party vendors and executive level management.
- Ability to consistently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- High level of discretion, maturity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
- Master’s Degree in business, human resources or other analytical discipline.
- 2 years prior healthcare experience.
- Strong consultative skills to influence and guide HR partners, and leadership on compensation deliverables and decisions.
- Deep understanding of compensation structures, market pricing, pay equity, and strategy.
- Advanced knowledge of HR applications.
- Utilizes expert level proficiency in data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access.
- CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Senior Compensation Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
- Gallagher3

- AMETEK1

- Comcast1

- Constellation Energy1

- Geisinger1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Energy1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior compensation manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 5 or more years of progressive compensation analysis and program management experience
- Proficiency in compensation survey tools such as Radford, Mercer, or Willis Towers Watson
- Experience designing and administering base pay, short-term incentive, and equity programs
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred or required
- Advanced skills in Excel and HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM
Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior compensation manager jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
There are 12+ senior compensation manager openings in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, and Allentown. New positions post regularly as employers across Pennsylvania hire.
How much do senior compensation managers make in Pennsylvania?
Senior compensation managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $139,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $92,140 for the lowest 10% to over $225,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most senior compensation manager jobs?
Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, and Allentown have the most senior compensation manager openings in Pennsylvania right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior compensation managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring senior compensation managers in Pennsylvania include Gallagher, AMETEK, and Comcast, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior compensation manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. About 50% of senior compensation manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Pennsylvania metros.
How do I apply for senior compensation manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can apply to senior compensation manager jobs in Pennsylvania directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Pennsylvania location, then apply to each one that fits.
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