AutoZone

Retailer and distributor of auto parts

Compensation Manager

Compensation & BenefitsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
A master's degree is preferred.
Experience developing and overseeing compensation plans and programs in a retail environment and in a variety of other business segments and environments, covering all employee levels, is preferred.
Experience assessing, developing, and administering sales incentive plans is preferred.
Experience with executive compensation program design and administration, including equity plan administration and operation of nonqualified plans, is a plus.
A well-developed analytical background is preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise compensation planning and administration applications is preferred.
Project management and internal consulting capabilities are preferred.
Ability to develop and deliver oral and written communications to executives, management, and other employee populations is preferred.
Experience with competency-based compensation and standard job evaluation principles is preferred; familiarity with the Hay guide chart position evaluation method is also preferred.
Experience with Oracle HCM is preferred.
Experience with SQL, R, or SAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop salary increase budgets, merit metrics, incentive plan designs, and peer pay practice assessments.
Work with Sales Leadership to devise sales incentive strategies aimed at improving sales productivity, focusing on sales process standardization and sales reporting.
Help maximize the return on sales enablement and sales operations infrastructure investments by keeping compensation cost of sales low.
Advise management on pay actions, including merit increases, promotions, and external job offers.
Research, compile, and analyze market pay practices and wage and salary data to identify industry trends.
Recommend changes to compensation policies and programs, and prepare cost projections with the Operations analytics team.
Design, implement, and administer step progression pay programs for hourly distribution center roles, ensuring competitive positioning, internal equity, and alignment with retention goals.
Partner with distribution center operations leadership to evaluate and refine progression timelines, step intervals, and pay thresholds based on tenure, performance, and labor market dynamics.
Lead compensation strategy and structure for tractor-trailer drivers, including base pay, mileage and hourly structures, shift differentials, and incentive opportunities to support driver attraction and retention.
Conduct market benchmarking for commercial driver's license drivers and warehouse hourly roles, incorporating regional labor trends, supply and demand constraints, and competitor practices.
Analyze and recommend pay differentials, including shift, weekend, freezing or cold environment, and hazardous-duty differentials, to ensure operational coverage and fairness across distribution center roles.
Conduct and participate in market surveys.
Perform cost analyses for compensation and related programs.
Plan and organize the Hay job evaluation program, including job analysis, job description development, grading, and systematic entry and accuracy of job and salary information.
Offer end-to-end solutions, including process analysis and design, requirements planning, business case development, analytics support, and administration support.
Mentor colleagues to support their career development.

The Compensation Manager will participate in all aspects of compensation administration, planning and analysis for AutoZone. This position will work cross-functionally in the research, design, implementation, and management of competitive compensation plans and programs designed to support business strategies and objectives.

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related field
Proficiency in MS Office programs (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree
Experience developing and overseeing compensation plans and programs in a retail environment, as well as in a variety of other business segments/environments, and for all employee levels
Experience in assessing, developing and administering sales incentive plans
Experience with executive compensation program design and administration is a plus, including equity plan administration, operation of nonqualified plans, etc.
Well-developed analytical background
Familiarity with enterprise compensation planning and administration applications
Excellent project management and internal consulting capabilities
Ability to develop and deliver oral and written communications to executives, management and other employee populations
Experience with competency-based compensation and standard job evaluation principles; familiarity with Hay guide chart position evaluation method preferred
Experience with Oracle HCM preferred
Experience with SQL, R or SAS preferred

Develop salary increase budgets, merit metrics, incentive plan designs and peer pay practices assessments
Work with Sales Leadership on devising sales incentive strategies aimed at improving sales productivity focused on sales process standardization and sales reporting
Help AutoZone maximize the return for their sales enablement and sales operations infrastructure investment by keeping compensation cost of sales low
Advise management on pay actions including merit increases, promotions, and external job offers
Research, compile and analyze market pay practice and wage/salary data to identify industry trends
Recommend changes to compensation policies and programs and prepare cost projections in conjunction with the Operations analytics team
Design, implement, and administer step progression pay programs for hourly distribution center roles, ensuring competitive positioning, internal equity, and alignment with retention goals
Partner with DC operations leadership to evaluate and refine progression timelines, step intervals, and pay thresholds based on tenure, performance, and labor market dynamics
Lead compensation strategy and structure for tractor trailer drivers, including base pay, mileage/hourly structures, shift differentials, and incentive opportunities to support driver attraction and retention
Conduct market benchmarking for CDL drivers and warehouse hourly roles, incorporating regional labor trends, supply/demand constraints, and competitor practices
Analyze and recommend pay differentials (e.g., shift, weekend, freezing/cold environment, hazardous duties) to ensure operational coverage and fairness across DC roles
Conduct and participate in market surveys
Perform cost analyses for compensation and other related programs
Plan and organize the Hay job evaluation program, including job analysis, job description development, grading, and systemic entry and accuracy of job/salary information
Offer end-to-end solutions including process analysis and design, requirements planning, business case development, analytics support and administration support
Act in a mentoring capacity to support the career development of other colleagues

This position has direct reports and will report to the Compensation Director.

About the Company

AutoZone

Retailer and distributor of auto parts

AutoZone is a large retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories for both DIY customers and professional service shops (DIFM). Its products include hard parts, maintenance items, and related accessories, sold through thousands of brick-and-mortar stores and online. The way it works is simple: AutoZone buys parts from manufacturers and distributors and then sells them to customers at a markup, offering knowledgeable staff and a wide selection to help people diagnose and fix vehicle issues. It differentiates itself through its extensive physical footprint, broad product catalog, and focus on convenient, helpful customer service for both individual car owners and commercial customers, making it easier to find parts in-store or online. AutoZone’s goal is to be the primary, dependable source for automotive replacements and maintenance needs, helping customers complete repairs efficiently by providing ready access to parts and expert guidance.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1979

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