Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit cadent.com.

We’re recruiting a Compensation Manager to join our People team in New York, NY. This role will report to the SVP, People – Talent and Operations and play a key role in building and managing scalable compensation programs. The Compensation Manager will own high-impact projects such as job architecture and the year-end merit and bonus cycle, while ensuring our pay practices are competitive, fair, and aligned with Cadent’s business goals.

• Lead the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, policies, and practices.
• Own and deliver immediate projects, including:
  • Job Architecture: Build and implement job families, leveling frameworks, and role definitions.
  • Year-End Compensation Cycle: Manage the process end-to-end, including planning, execution, communications, and tool
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to advise on compensation decisions, promotions, and job evaluations.
• Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness, pay equity, and alignment with business strategy.
• Use compensation planning platforms (e.g., Pave) and HRIS systems (ADP) to manage processes effectively.
• Provide reporting and insights on compensation trends, spend, and compliance to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field; CCP certification a plus.
• 5–8 years of progressive compensation experience, including ownership of the full year-end compensation cycle.
• Experience with compensation benchmarking tools and survey data.
• Proficiency with compensation planning tools (e.g., Pave) and HRIS systems, ideally ADP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts.
• Nice to have: Experience supporting compensation programs during mergers & acquisitions (M&A).
• Thrives in a lean team environment where adaptability, collaboration, and initiative are critical.
• Comfortable navigating the gray: Excels in less structured environments by creating clarity, building process, and driving outcomes.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with the ability to both strategize and execute.

So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!

The posted compensation range reflects a base salary that may vary based on a candidate’s experience and location; those with more relevant experience or residing in higher-cost markets may be eligible for compensation at the upper end of the range.

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.