Compensation Manager
Salt Lake City CorporationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Posted May 4, 2026
121948 - 155822 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Salt Lake City Corporation, governed by a full-time mayor and part-time city council, is Utah's capital city and premier public employer with over 3,500 employees. Salt Lake City is the economic and cultural hub of the State of Utah and the Intermountain West. Salt Lake City is home to approximately 200,000 residents, with 1.1 million people living in the greater metropolitan area. With one of the strongest economies in the nation, a family friendly atmosphere, access to outdoor recreation, and a cosmopolitan arts and cultural scene, Salt Lake City truly is a place where mind, body, and spirit can thrive.
Job Description
The Compensation Manager is responsible for designing and administering the City's compensation and job classification programs. This role oversees pay structures, job classification, market analysis, incentive programs and compensation analytics to inform key workforce decisions. The Compensation Manager ensures compensation programs are competitive, equitable, legally compliant and aligned with organizational goals.
Requirements
- Be a compensation leader who can design innovative programs that balance budget constraints, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations and communicate effectively with City administration, department leaders, negotiating groups and employees.
- Proactively anticipate and address issues such as pay compression, pay equity, recruitment challenges, and retention risks.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
