When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot!

 

We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today!

The Manager of Compensation leads the design, administration, and continuous improvement of White Castle’s compensation programs, systems, and job architecture. This role ensures compensation practices are competitive, equitable, operationally efficient, and aligned with business strategy. The Manager of Compensation partners across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail and the Home Office to deliver accurate, scalable, and transparent compensation solutions. This position combines strategic thinking with hands on execution, focusing on modernization, automation, governance, and analytics.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human resources, Compensation, Data / Business Analysis or similar field required;
• A minimum of 5 years in Compensation or Total Rewards field preferred;
• High proficiency experience managing Compensation programs, working with Comp Programs and analytics job evaluation, reporting and process improvement;
• Strong Business partnership skills and project management;
• Effective communications skills, both oral and written;
• CCP, PHR/SPHR or other related certification preferred.

 

What you will do

• Oversee the administration and governance of company-wide wage and salary programs, ensuring alignment with White Castle’s pay philosophy, market competitiveness, and internal equity;
• Leads job architecture and evaluation processes, supports wage planning across regions and departments, and ensures compensation programs are applied consistently, fairly, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations;
• Manages key compensation and incentive programs across Operations, Manufacturing, Retail, and the Home Office. Working closely with Payroll, Finance, and internal partners;
• Ensures accurate compensation processing, maintains program documentation, supports compensation cycles, and simplifies plan design to improve clarity and efficiency;
• Leverages compensation analytics and market data to guide decision-making and support leadership; serves as system owner for compensation platforms, reduces manual processes, improves automation, and partners with vendors and consultants to build scalable, sustainable compensation solutions across White Castle;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Why work for us? Here’s why!!!

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we’re the right company for you.

Programs and benefit eligibility varies based on the average hours worked, location and length of service at White Castle.

 

• Family owned and operated since 1921
• Medical (4 plan options and 4 national carriers to choose from)
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D (buy-ups available)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement pay
• Jury duty pay
• 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation in the first year
• Weekly paychecks – YES, WEEKLY!
• 401(k) (100% company match for the first 3% deferred and 50% for the next 2%); all contributions are 100% vested!
• Profit Sharing plan
• Holiday bonuses
• Free parking
• Recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Career growth and development
• Hybrid work environment
• Business casual dress code (Yep, we wear jeans every day!)
• Onsite Café with free drinks and food discounts
• Community service opportunities
• White Castle restaurant discounts
• A slide to our lobby
• And much more…

Sr. Consultant, Compensation

What Compensation contributes to Cardinal Health

Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies.

Compensation designs and administers competitive compensation programs to attract and retain employees, drive performance and results, and provide rewards for individuals and teams. This job family sets policies and structures around a variety of compensation types, including base pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentives and deferred compensation, and communicates policies to managers throughout the enterprise.

Job Summary

The Sr. Consultant, Sales Compensation will be a hands-on individual contributor - equal parts analytical thinker and relationship builder.  They must have the poise and executive presence required to be a leader within the team, interact with other employees in a cross functional, company-wide manner.  This highly visible position will play a large role in shaping sales incentive programs for our pharmaceutical segment.

This position can be remote/work from home anywhere in the US.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design and governance of sales incentive programs for our pharmaceutical segment with partnership across the enterprise
• Maintain knowledge of best practices and industry standard suggestions to align business strategies with sales plan designs
• Prepare and deliver executive summaries for sales incentive plan design and effectiveness throughout the year
• Participates on project teams and focuses on process improvement, automating processes, and reducing exceptions for sales incentive plans
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation programs and recommends changes to ensure alignment with compensation trends and organizational objectives.
• Interprets and summarizes analytical results and makes recommendations regarding the development and maintenance of compensation programs.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to construct and lead key presentations and training on incentive plans, sales tools and technology.
• Provides advice and guidance to management and key stakeholders on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Prepare and deliver education material and training to help other groups understand more about variable compensation
• Conducts sales job evaluations for any level with market pricing, functional and local calibration and framework scoring. Explains methods/results/recommendations with stakeholders
• Participates/completes compensation surveys for the sales function. Analyzes results and implications to CAH’s compensation levels and practices when survey results are returned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in related field, with 3+ years of sales compensation experience, preferred
• Analytical mindset, with strong experience in Excel and other data analytics software (e.g., Tableau, etc.).
• Experience with Workday, commission programs and SPIFFs, preferred
• Sales Compensation design experience strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at various levels of expertise
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• High level of self-confidence and sense of urgency.  Ability to maintain calm in high pressure situations
• Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines and flexibility to manage multiple projects

What is expected of you and others at this level

·       Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

·       Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

·       Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

·       Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

·       Projects may have significant and long-term impact

·       Provides solutions which may set precedent

·       Independently determines method for completion of new projects

·       Receives guidance on overall project objectives

·       Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

About Denison University:

Founded in 1831, Denison University is home to approximately 2,400 students and 866 employees, including 267 faculty members. Known for strong academics, engaged faculty, and a close-knit residential community, Denison provides a collaborative environment where students, faculty, and staff work together to support the University’s educational mission. The University sits on a 900-acre campus overlooking the village of Granville, about 30 minutes from Columbus.

Denison is ranked among the top 35 national liberal arts colleges and first in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report. An increasingly selective institution that is “on the rise,” Denison admitted only 17 percent of applicants to the Class of 2028. Originating from all 50 states and dozens of countries, students engage with one another on a fully residential campus. Denison is committed to meeting 100 percent of demonstrated financial need and provides nationally recognized career preparation.

The Manager of Compensation and Benefits will join a stable and forward-looking university community dedicated to attracting, developing, and supporting committed professionals across all areas of campus.

Overview: 

The Manager of Compensation & Benefits is responsible for the design, administration and communication of Denison University's Compensation and Benefit programs. This individual will play a critical and strategic role in helping to ensure that benefit and pay programs are accurate, efficient, understandable, compliant and promote and exceptional employee experience. The Manager of Compensation & Benefits is ultimately responsible the compensation and benefits team and the daily administration of all related programs, as well as the broader strategy and competitiveness of Denison's pay and benefit programs. 

Essential Functions:

• Lead and oversee all benefit and compensation programs including all health and welfare plans and Retirement Plans.
• Manage Open Enrollment planning and execution, including communications, vendor coordination and Workday testing.
• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our Benefit plans and recommend changes that reflect the needs of our employees, applicable legal requirements and market best practices.
• Manage relationships with outside providers, consultants and brokers to ensure cost effective, high quality and cost-effective services.
• Lead the communication to and education of participants regarding Total Reward programs (e.g. Open Enrollment, Retirement Plan participation, Merit Increases, etc.).
• Ensure that all Rewards programs comply with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Support and prepare documentation for annual 5500 filings and any audits. Conduct and/or facilitate internal audits and prepare the necessary documents to enable outside auditors to complete their work.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen data integrity. Develop and support reporting and dashboards to provide actionable insights to HR leadership.
• Generate and analyze reporting and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and make data-driven recommendations.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 5(+) years managing compensation and benefit programs.
• Workday Systems experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, CEBS designation preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Search Process:

Please direct expressions of interest and nominations to Meredith Harper Bonham, PhD at: m.bonham@stantonchase.com. For full consideration, please submit materials by May 15, 2026.

                                                                                   

Denison University does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.

“If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it.”

– Dave Thomas

Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. We’ve helped more than 16,000 young people find safe, permanent homes across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption team.

We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system.

We are seeking excellent talent to help advance our mission. Located in Dublin, Ohio we are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented payroll & benefits senior specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you are responsible for the accurate and efficient administration of payroll and benefit operations while providing support across human resource functions. You play a critical part in processing payroll accurately, leading day-day benefits and leave management activity and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. If you bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach, a strong attention to detail and are motivated by mission-driven impact, we encourage you to learn more about the role and apply!

Key Deliverables

1.     Administer payroll processes and HRIS system management; accurately process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll transactions, maintain payroll configurations (earnings / deduction codes, tax settings, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions); serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and tax support

• Audit and reconcile payroll data; conduct monthly reconciliation process between payroll and insurance invoices; collaborate with finance department to research variances and provide troubleshooting support as needed
• Ensure accurate calculations, withholding and reporting of federal, state and local payroll taxes; support compliance with multi-state payroll tax and unemployment insurance regulations

2.    Manage day-to-day benefits administration; ensure qualifying events and employee inquiries are resolved in a timely, error-free manner; effectively communicate benefit offerings, changes and updates to employees; facilitate annual open enrollment process; review benchmarks and best practices to identify opportunities and benefit enhancements; serve as primary contact with benefit brokers and insurance carriers

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPPA and other applicable regulations, including administration of workers’ compensation (BWC) and unemployment compensation programs
• Develop employee communications and education materials related to payroll and benefits

3.     Manage all COBRA, FMLA, ADA and general leave inquiries; ensure consistency and compliance with internal policies; guide employees through the interactive process and ensure compliance with federal and state laws; lead unemployment and worker’s compensation insurance and claims

4.     Update and maintain employee personnel and medical records, including the Foundation’s HRIS; ensure all data is accurate, up to date and secure; conduct audits; handle confidential matters with discretion; implement process improvements to streamline HRIS reporting & data management

5.     Provide other generalist duties including assist with the planning, coordinating and set-up of various HR and all-staff events; provide guidance and recommendations for employee job classifications, compensation, and employee handbook; create and run reports, update HR data and metrics, fulfill HR purchases, oversee compliance with mandated postings and draft and facilitate monthly newsletter

What you Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources business administration or related field
• 4+ of relevant experience in human resources required, 6+ years preferred
• Direct experience in payroll and employee benefits administration with in-depth knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations and accounting principles
• Strong experience with HRIS software, Paylocity preferred
• Proficient knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, disability, COBRA and leave administration
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills, including data reconciliation and analysis; knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Asana)

Our Benefits

At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including:

• Flexible, hybrid schedule arrangement for most positions allowing employees to choose to work from home up to two days a week
• First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5%
• Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents
• Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave
• A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Career advancement opportunities and continued education
• A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits!

 

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.