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Country
USA
State
Ohio
City
Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the Role:

As the Compensation Manager for TQL, you will be responsible for helping build and improve the company’s compensation programs. You will advise HR and company leadership on all short and long-term compensation matters. Additionally, you will oversee the company-wide compensation strategies, communications and operations while focusing on continuous improvements to keep TQL offices nationwide competitive within our industry. 


What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive compensation + comprehensive bonus and long-term incentive package
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match 
  • Join a well-established, respected, industry leader and brand
  • Stability, support and strength from an industry-leading organization
  • We win wherever we go - Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Employers (2022)


What you'll be doing:

  • Help lead company-wide compensation projects including program design, analysis, implementation of new programs, job descriptions and salary grades
  • Support the Long-Term Incentive Program including working with the CFO and Finance Department on unit value, assessing award amounts, calculating distributions and facilitating any LTI award(s)
  • Consult with outside sources to evaluate internal positions and appropriate, competitive compensation
  • Interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels internally and externally, on compensation-related issues and topics
  • Advise the Executive Team to ensure our compensation strategy is cost-effective and competitive
  • Drive compensation program improvements to meet rapidly changing business objectives
  • Develop communication and education plans to ensure employees are well informed with compensation-related processes such as merit and bonus cycles, pay changes, etc.
  • Maintain employee data in Workday in conjunction with the HRIS Team
  • Provide advice to leadership on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretation and job evaluation, including the design of creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs


What you need:

  • 5+ years of compensation experience
  • 1+ years of experience in sales and variable compensation
  • Experience leading a compensation team preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or a related field
  • Knowledge of compensation theory and practice in implementation of organization-wide pay structures and special pay and incentive policies
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment at all levels up to the executive level
  • Strong problem solving, communication and presentation skills
  • Well-organized and confident team player and leader with excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with Workday is a plus


Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245


Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. 

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck. 

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.
Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com