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Sales Compensation Manager

Paychex

Paychex

Multiple locations
USD 103k-162k / year
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.
Overview

Sales Compensation manager will be responsible for a team covering 3 key areas of Sales Compensation – Advisory, Solutions, and Operations. This role will collaborate with the Director of Sales Compensation to develop a multi-year roadmap of sales compensation priorities across different client areas, aligning with business strategy, and follow through on execution. The Sales Compensation team is accountable for partnering with business leaders, HR business partners and COEs, technology, legal, and finance. This individual is an exceptional people leader, motivating and growing high potential talent in a collaborative environment that promotes trust, integrity, accountability, and openness to new ideas. This individual will be curious, innovative, and have a strong influence to drive change. This role will also lead cross-functional project and develop and propose solutions to senior leaders.


Responsibilities

  • Manages Sales Compensation team regarding the planning, analysis, implementation, communication and administration of compensation policies, programs, practices and procedures.
  • Help develop and drive a multi-year roadmap of sales compensation priorities across different client areas, aligning with business strategy. Project manage and identify the optimal talent on the team for execution of various tasks.
  • Acts as consultant to managers regarding compensation issues by providing advice to managers on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluations. Ensures that compensation related decisions are in line with internal equity and external market, and support business objectives.
  • Recruits, selects, hires and evaluates performance of personnel to ensure all department needs are handled appropriately. Acts as an escalation point for any issues needing resolution.
  • Analyzes data and trends to identify potential opportunities, needs, and issues that could impact business results. Operationalizes human capital initiatives, quantifying results, and monitor /measure effectiveness.
  • Plans, develops and oversees administration of sales compensation programs to include plan design and structure, documentation, risk management, and governance.
  • Designs, evaluates, recommends, and modifies compensation policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Prepares the capital and operating budgets for the cost center(s) and analyzes interdepartmental reports as they relate to the cost center(s). Achieves cost center projections through labor expense and administrative expense controls.
  • Pro-actively keep up to date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technology.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR or Business related field - Required
  • 7 years of experience in Human Resources or related function.
  • 3 years of experience in Supervisory experience.

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $103,000 to $162,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

  • Act with uncompromising integrity.
  • Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
  • Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
  • Work in partnership and support each other.
  • Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
  • Treat each other with respect and dignity.

  • What's in it for you?

    • We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
    • We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
    • We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
    • We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
    • We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

    • Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

      Not sure if you meet every requirement?

      At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

      Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.