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Compensation Manager

WorldatWork, Conyers, GA, United States


Compensation Manager
Are you a hands‑on compensation professional who enjoys building and owning programs while partnering closely with HR and business leaders to make a real enterprise‑wide impact? This is one of those compensation roles that doesn’t come around often – high visibility, real influence, and the ability to shape how things are done.

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is seeking a Compensation Manager to lead the design, analysis, and administration of our total rewards programs, including base pay and incentive compensation. This role serves as the primary compensation subject matter expert for the business and partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, and senior business leaders to ensure compensation programs align with business strategy, talent goals, and market competitiveness.

Preferred work model is hybrid/onsite in Conyers, GA; however, remote candidates will be considered if willing to travel onsite periodically.

Key Responsibilities

Lead compensation strategy, governance, and program execution across the organization

Own end‑to‑end compensation processes including offers, job pricing, promotions, off‑cycle adjustments, incentives, and annual merit cycles

Maintain salary structures, job architecture, and market pricing to ensure internal and external equity

Advise HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions using data‑driven analysis

Partner with HR Leadership and Finance to assess incentive programs and recommend enhancements

Develop compensation communications, reporting, analytics, and audit support

Manage compensation survey participation and vendor relationships

Ensure compliance with compensation‑related laws and regulations

Support compensation system updates and HR analytics initiatives

Essential Qualifications

8+ years of experience in Compensation, HR, or Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large dataset analysis)

Strong communication, problem‑solving, and independent working style

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA, HR, Finance, or related)

Compensation experience supporting manufacturing or production environments

CCP certification

About Dover Food Retail
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, refrigeration systems, and intelligent merchandising technologies under industry‑leading brands such as Hillphoenix and Anthony. As part of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a diversified global manufacturer with over $7B in annual revenue, DFR delivers innovative, customer‑focused solutions that help retailers keep food safe and products fresh.

Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a strong commitment to delivering results for our customers while valuing the people who make it happen.

Why Join Dover Food Retail

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Corporate, high‑impact scope

Growth‑oriented environment

If you’re a compensation professional looking for a role where you can truly influence strategy and execution, we want to hear from you!

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at will.

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