Manager of Bonus Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager of Bonus Operations based in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations leader to oversee and optimize complex bonus administration processes across a large, multi-entity organization. The role combines team leadership, systems ownership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate, efficient, and scalable compensation operations.

Accountabilities

• Own and oversee the organization's bonus administration platform, ensuring accurate calculation, management, and distribution of compensation and incentive programs across multiple business entities and operational divisions.
• Develop deep expertise in platform configuration, compensation logic, automation workflows, reporting processes, and advanced issue resolution while serving as the primary operational owner of the system.
• Lead the execution of automation initiatives designed to streamline data integrations, reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall bonus administration processes.
• Maintain accurate compensation documentation and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure proper onboarding, plan administration, and governance processes.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for operational support, system administration, data management, and compensation-related inquiries.
• Establish scalable operating procedures, cross-training programs, documentation standards, and coverage models that reduce operational risk and improve continuity.
• Partner with finance, accounting, HR, payroll, operations, and technology teams to coordinate workflows, resolve escalations, and ensure seamless execution of compensation processes.
• Serve as a key advisor on compensation plan implementation, advocating for scalable and system-friendly program structures that support automation and operational efficiency.
• Own communication strategies related to bonus programs, including schedules, policy updates, exceptions, and organizational changes.
• Provide regular reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership regarding bonus operations performance, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in compensation operations, finance operations, incentive administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams, functions, or operational programs within complex organizational environments.
• Hands-on experience managing attorney compensation, sales compensation, incentive programs, or similarly complex variable compensation structures.
• Strong knowledge of compensation management platforms such as Spiff, CaptivateIQ, Xactly, or comparable systems.
• Demonstrated success improving operational processes through automation, workflow optimization, and scalable system implementation.
• Experience working within multi-entity organizations, complex operational environments, or businesses with intricate compensation structures.
• Strong understanding of compensation calculations, financial reporting, operational controls, and system integrations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance, accounting, HR, payroll, operations, and technology functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership and executive teams.
• Experience with CRM, HRIS, ERP, and compensation-related technology platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, NetSuite, UKG, Jira Service Management, FreshService, or similar enterprise applications is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on operational execution.

Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities within a large and expanding organization.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact operational transformation initiatives with enterprise-wide visibility.

How Jobgether Works

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