Senior Manager, Compensation

Why N-able

At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.

The Senior Manager, Compensation leads and manages the development, analysis, evaluation, planning, compliance and administration of N-able's compensation programs, including base salary, incentive plans, executive pay and equity compensation. Compensation assesses the effectiveness of compensation programs in incentivizing performance and meeting overall strategic objectives and oversees the development and implementation of changes and improvements to programs. This role partners with executives and other functional leaders to ensure programs are aligned with N-able's overall talent and compensation strategy.

What You'll Do

• Leads annual merit, bonus and equity review process by working cross-functionally to ensure timely completion of year-end deliverables, including systems set up, training HRBPs, consulting on recommendations, and providing analytics.
• Supports the planning, design, communication, and operationalization of market-competitive total rewards packages.
• Leads and manages the analysis, design, and development of compensation programs, in partnership with the Finance team.
• Aligns plans with the company's People and overall business strategies and ensures compensation programs are designed to drive company results and collaboration. Analyzes competitiveness of compensation programs and recommends improvements in areas for change.
• Develops communication and training plans for compensation programs.
• Motivates team to reach its full potential. Recognizes and develops high potential team members. Translates company goals into functional department and individual career goals and provides support and guidance to team. Contributes to the establishment of department succession plans.
• Leads by example in promoting a positive, team-oriented culture and reinforces department and company values. Provides leadership to team through a “player/coach” approach.
• Supports the delivery of equity award programs.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Manages and recommends changes to the annual compensation calendar; ensures timely integration with budget planning and alignment to the pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Oversees survey submission process.
• Provides expertise and guidance to business, People leaders and HR Business Partners on pay decisions, guideline interpretations, and job evaluations. Provides creative solutions to N-able’ problems.
• Develops, identifies, and deploys tools and standard business processes to address annual salary planning, bonus plan administration, job documentation, job evaluation, job structure and compensation ranges, and salary surveys (local, regional, national, and globally). Monitors use and adherence to processes and the consistent use of tools.
• Monitors trends in total rewards, legislative changes, and the businesses that impact compensation programs; evaluates and recommends program changes.
• Experience with Pay Transparency and Gender Pay Gap legislation and compliance globally.

What You'll Bring

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor materials to match the level of the audience; ability to communicate with various stakeholders including business leaders, peers, and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in compensation analysis, trends, and best practices
• Highly analytical, adaptable, and pragmatic
• Advanced proficiency with MS office Suite; demonstrated project management skills
• CCP, or CSCP a plus
• Ability to quickly establish credibility to partner effectively with business leaders and People colleagues to define and deliver effective processes, programs, and tools that support business goals
• Knowledge of legal statutory requirements governing employee compensation and the maintenance of employee data
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence across all levels and functions of an organization; strong collaboration and customer service skills
• A sense of urgency and a proactive approach; highly effective decision-making capabilities and sound judgment
• Ability to manage projects, self-direct, manage multiple priorities, and work in a result-oriented environment
• Knowledge of equity plans and international compensation issues
• 7 years of experience in one or more related areas of responsibility, including compensation, equity, finance, accounting, or other analytically-based roles
• 3+ years' people management experience
• Global compensation experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Purple Perks

What do we offer you?

• Medical, dental and vision – for employee, partner, and children!
• Generous PTO and observed holidays
• 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year
• Pension Plan with company-contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounted gym access at several local facilities
• FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program
• N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
• The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility

About N-able

At N-able , our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI-powered capabilities, market-leading third-party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner-first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer-led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.