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Job ID: 56006Company: STERIS CorporationLocation: Mentor, Ohio, United StatesJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptCategory: Human ResourcesIndustry: ""Posted Date: 2026-09-02Position SummaryThe Compensation Manager is a key member of the Total Rewards leadership team responsible for advancing the organization's compensation strategy, programs, and governance framework. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global compensation programs that support business objectives, attract and retain talent, reinforce a performance-driven culture, and ensure market competitiveness.Serving as a trusted advisor to Global HR and Business leaders, this role provides strategic consultation on pay decisions, job architecture, incentive design, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. The role leverages data, market intelligence, and analytics to influence decision-making, drive pay equity and transparency initiatives, and ensure alignment with the company's Total Rewards philosophy and global talent strategy.This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working onsite at our Mentor, OH Corporate HQ, 2 days per week (Tue+Thur). Requires the ability and willingness to be in the office more as needed.What you will do as Compensation ManagerPartner with Total Rewards leadership to develop and execute global compensation strategies that support business objectives, talent priorities, and organizational growth.Lead compensation governance, ensuring consistent application of pay programs, policies, and decision-making frameworks across the enterprise.Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on workforce planning, pay decisions, organizational design, promotions, and retention strategies.Design, administer, and continuously improve base pay, incentive, executive compensation, and recognition programs.Manage annual compensation processes, including merit planning, salary structure management, incentive funding, and budgeting.Direct market pricing, competitive benchmarking, and compensation analytics to inform strategic workforce and investment decisions.Ensure compliance with compensation regulations while advancing pay equity, pay transparency, and risk mitigation initiatives.Drive continuous improvement of compensation policies and programs to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and employee experience.Support global compensation programs, mobility processes, and job architecture frameworks to drive consistency, scalability, and career growth.Education RequirementBachelor's DegreeThe Experience, Skills and Abilities NeededRequired:Minimum 7 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, HR or related field, including exposure to compensation principles and practices.Microsoft skills include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, OutlookAdvanced spreadsheet and database capabilities requiredPreferred:Long-term incentive, executive compensation experience a plusExperience working for a global organization, pay equity and EU pay directive experience a plusExperience managing enterprise recognition platforms and designing and administering incentive plans is a plusSkills:Collaborate – builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCommunicate effectively – develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesManage complexity – making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsDemonstrate self-awareness - using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknessesFacilitation – guides group discussion by creating an active environment where questions are posed, perspectives are shared and debates occur with the goal of gaining understanding, analyzing issues, resolving conflict, exploring solutions, or making decisionsCustomer Focused – dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal customers; establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respectFunctional/technical skills – has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishmentManage ambiguity – ability to manage ambiguity, inform and influence while working with others in a collaborative team environmentPresentation Skills – effective in a variety of settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, peers and direct reportsWhat STERIS OffersWe value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future.Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:Market Competitive PayExtensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added HolidaysExcellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefitsLong/Short Term Disability Coverage401(k) with a company matchMaternity & Paternity LeaveAdditional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement and continued educations programsExcellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term careerSTERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. #LI-Hybrid#LI-SA2Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525.00 - $139,150.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS BenefitsOpen until position is filled.STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.Skillsjob evaluationcompensation managementcompensation strategymarket pricingcompensation planningcertified compensation professionalmicrosoft officecompensation analyticsjob architecturetotal rewards strategiesprocess improvementstakeholder managementcompensation strategiesrisk mitigationglobal compensationdatabase managementrecognition program administrationbudgetingstakeholder communicationstakeholder collaborationjob analysisdata analysiscompensation complianceorganizational designsalary structure managementmobility program managementpresentation skillsstrategic planning

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