Manager, Compensation

About SSR Mining

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, plus a global pipeline of high‑quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. The company is committed to safety, collaboration, and excellence and is positioned for future growth.

Job Summary

The Manager, Compensation is a strategic leader responsible for the design, governance, and execution of market‑competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation programs. The role partners closely with HR, Finance, and senior business leaders to align compensation strategy with organizational objectives and drive continuous improvement across all pay functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead job architecture and market pricing strategy, including job evaluation, benchmarking, and alignment to external market and internal equity.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of salary structures, job leveling frameworks, and pay programs.
• Partner with HRIS to ensure governance, integrity, and scalability of compensation processes within Workday.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR Business Partners and senior leaders on compensation philosophy, complex pay decisions, and organizational design implications.
• Lead enterprise‑wide pay equity analysis and pay transparency initiatives; provide recommendations and action plans aligned with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Own the end‑to‑end annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity (where applicable), covering modeling, system readiness, execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Analyze outcomes and deliver post‑cycle insights to leadership; identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve program effectiveness.
• Oversee the design, administration, and payout governance of short‑term incentive (STIP) programs.
• Partner with Finance to support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including total labor cost modeling.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, pay equity, pay transparency) and proactively assess emerging risks.
• Provide oversight of equity compensation programs and related processes, including governance and operational execution.
• Lead preparation of compensation‑related disclosures and documentation for audits, regulatory filings, and external reporting (e.g., Proxy Statement).
• Drive compensation‑related projects and transformation initiatives, improving processes, systems, and overall effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; provide guidance, prioritization, and subject‑matter expertise across the compensation function.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Influencing
• Communication
• Courage
• Collaboration
• Emotional Intelligence
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Talent Development

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree with 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership of programs or projects.
• Prior people‑management or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced degree or CCP certification is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday and compensation tools; strong Excel/data modeling capabilities.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, program design, and market analytics.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align compensation strategies with organizational priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Proven ability to drive change, optimize processes, and implement scalable solutions.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range for applicants residing in CO: $130,000 – $150,000.
• Benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision insurance, employee share purchase plan, PTO, and short‑term incentive program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.