Sr. Compensation Manager

About the role
The Senior Compensation Manager will play a strategic role in shaping compensation programs that directly support both our Field and Clinical/Doctor teams.  This role requires strong critical thinking, independent decision-making, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation.

This position will be a consultative and highly visible partner to our HR Business Partners and Clinical Operations leaders. Partnering closely with the HR Operations team, Finance and Payroll partners, this role will drive compensation management and administer core systems to enable talent retention and engagement, use advanced analytics to deliver insights in compensation administration program development, and conduct comprehensive market research to ensure competitiveness of MyEyeDr.’s compensation packages, including supporting incentive and bonus processes tied to performance.

As the Sr. Compensation Manager, you will help oversee MyEyeDr.’s compensation programs, including incentive programs, evaluating jobs and levels, managing our base pay programs, and overseeing merit processes in conjunction with other team members.  You will work closely with our internal business partners to assist in developing competitive pay strategies, pricing those plans, and monitoring effectiveness.

This role will report to the Sr. Director, Total Rewards and is a hybrid role based out of MyEyeDr.’s Home Office in Vienna, VA or Raleigh, NC, with an in-office requirement of two days per week.

You Will

• Supports compensation strategy by developing, recommending, implementing, and maintaining exempt and non-exempt pay programs across all functional areas of MyEyeDr.
• Leads end-to-end compensation initiatives that include compensation design and planning cycles, including data collection, data analysis, presentation development, communication, and program implementation.
• Influences HR and other cross-functional business partners including but not limited to Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, Communications, and IT to achieve desired business outcomes and through data driven presentations.
• Responsible for strategic development and execution on annual Merit, Bonus Planning and Performance Management processes for both Home Office, Professional Services and Field Associates.
• Manages various compensation-related projects which involve revision, development, and/or re-design of existing compensation programs and modeling cost of incentives and programs.
• Assists in designing MyEyeDr.’s job architecture, levels, and pay bands in conjunction with management and HRBPs.  Maintain the integrity of MyEyeDr. job architecture ranges as new positions are created and revised.
• Participate in large-scale compensation surveys to collect and analyze competitive salary information to determine the company’s competitive position for Salary Planning and Salary Structure recommendations.
• Manages market pricing and job evaluation activities, including matching internal positions to external data and formulating recommendations to ensure competitive pay supporting recruitment and retention efforts.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, application of technology, and program simplification.
• Enhanced HR Reporting and Auditing pay practices Data Integrity to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation applicable to wage and hour laws and regulations. Initiate changes when appropriate.
• Assists in the development of manager training, communication strategies, and materials to create clarity and understanding around MyEyeDr.’s compensation philosophy to ensure that key organizational messages are integrated and to facilitate consistent program administration and adherence to pay policies.
• Review the effectiveness of incentive programs in driving behavior and provide recommendations.
• Write and launch new compensation policies and procedures as necessary, educating all impacted parties and ensuring compliance.
• Support the evaluation of pay considerations during the DeNovo and office integrations.
• Proactively stays abreast of industry trends and new technologies. Makes appropriate recommendations to enhance, develop and innovate to better serve the evolving needs of the businesses and stay in legal compliance.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

About You

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive compensation experience, including job architecture, pay structures and bands, annual pay cycles, KPIs, budgeting, analytics, and incentive/bonus programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, PHR, SPHR, and/or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Deep expertise in compensation principles and regulations, including job evaluation, FLSA classification, job leveling, and pay band development; experience in large, multi-state organizations strongly preferred.
• Proven experience designing compensation solutions across executive, exempt, non-exempt, and geographically diverse populations.
• Demonstrated success operating in lean, high-growth environments; healthcare and/or specialty retail experience a plus.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear recommendations and actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, with experience developing and presenting reports, analyses, and proposals to executive audiences.
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives on time.
• Highly effective consultative and collaborative leader, capable of influencing, building consensus, and fostering strong partnerships across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Hands-on experience with HR technology platforms, including Ceridian Dayforce and/or Workday; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Grow with Us

• Career Development and Training Opportunities
• Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
• Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
• Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
• Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one

Introduction | MyEyeDr.

How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.

This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.

MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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