Compensation Manager

Job Description

The Compensation Manager will participate in all aspects of compensation administration, planning and analysis for AutoZone.

This position will work cross-functionally in the research, design, implementation, and management of competitive compensation plans and programs designed to support business strategies and objectives.

Responsibilities



* Develop salary increase budgets, merit matrices, incentive plan designs and peer pay practices assessments


* Work with Sales Leadership on devising sales incentive strategies aimed at improving sales productivity focused on sales process standardization and sales reporting


* Help AutoZone maximize the return for their sales enablement and sales operations infrastructure investment by keeping compensation cost of sales low


* Advise management on pay actions including merit increases, promotions, and external job offers


* Research, compile and analyze market pay practice and wage/salary data to identify industry trends


* Recommend changes to compensation policies and programs and prepare cost projections in conjunction with the Operations analytics team


* Design, implement, and administer step progression pay programs for hourly distribution center roles, ensuring competitive positioning, internal equity, and alignment with retention goals


* Partner with DC operations leadership to evaluate and refine progression timelines, step intervals, and pay thresholds based on tenure, performance, and labor market dynamics


* Lead compensation strategy and structure for tractor trailer drivers, including base pay, mileage/hourly structures, shift differentials, and incentive opportunities to support driver attraction and retention


* Conduct market benchmarking for CDL drivers and warehouse hourly roles, incorporating regional labor trends, supply/demand constraints, and competitor practices


* Analyze and recommend pay differentials (e.g., shift, weekend, freezer/cold environment, hazardous duties) to ensure operational coverage and fairness across DC roles


* Conduct and participate in market surveys


* Perform cost analyses for compensation and other related programs


* Plans and organizes the Hay job evaluation program, including job analysis, job description development, grading, and systemic entry and accuracy of job/salary information


* Offer end-to-end solutions including process analysis and design, requirements planning, business case development, analytics support and administration support


* Act in a mentoring capacity to support the career development of other colleagues

This position has direct reports and will report to the Compensation Director.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related field


* Proficiency in MS Office programs (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED:


* Master's degree


* Experience developing and overseeing compens...