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CopartSenior Manager of Compensation
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LocationDallas, TX - Headquarters
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Senior in-house expert on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, and core compensation programs
Ensure pay practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and operationally excellent
Own job architecture benchmarking, market pricing, annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles
Design frameworks and personally ensure work gets done accurately, on time, and at scale
Own Copart’s job benchmarking and market pricing strategy across corporate, field, and operational roles
Build and maintain a scalable process to ensure Copart remains externally competitive and internally equitable
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles
Maintain and evolve Copart’s job architecture, job leveling, and pricing governance frameworks
Provide data-driven guidance on pay decisions, promotions, new hire offers, and structural changes
Subject matter expert and operational owner of Copart’s annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles
Design, manage, and execute end-to-end annual compensation processes
Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and HR leadership
Develop manager tools, training, and communications to improve decision quality
Define and evolve a clearer, more consistent global incentive strategy
Support design, governance, and administration of short-term and long-term incentive programs
Ensure incentive plans are aligned to business performance and Copart’s culture
Own participation in compensation surveys and external market data sources
Partner with HRIS and Total Rewards Operations to complete annual data submissions
Ensure data quality, job matching accuracy, and strong documentation
Continuously evaluate market data sources and recommend improvements
Establish and maintain strong compensation governance, controls, and audit-ready processes
Lead or support pay equity analyses and remediation planning
Document policies, guidelines, and decision frameworks
Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders
Translate complex compensation topics into practical guidance
Partner closely with Payroll to ensure all compensation changes executed accurately
Collaborate with HRIS to improve tools, reporting, and system-enabled processes
Contribute to building a high-performing, modern Total Rewards function
Mentor and develop compensation and Total Rewards team members
Drive continuous improvement, simplification, and automation of compensation processes
Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws and regulations
E-Verify Program Participant: Copart participates in E-Verify
About the company
Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology.
About the role
The Senior Manager, Compensation will serve as Copart’s senior in-house expert on compensation strategy, market competitiveness, and core compensation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring our pay practices are competitive, equitable, compliant, and operationally excellent across the organization.
This leader will own job architecture benchmarking, market pricing, annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles, and will play a critical role in evolving Copart’s global incentive strategy. The role partners closely with Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs are well-designed, well-governed, and flawlessly executed.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — someone who can design frameworks and also personally ensure the work gets done accurately, on time, and at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation Strategy & Market Competitiveness
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Own Copart’s job benchmarking and market pricing strategy across corporate, field, and operational roles.
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Build and maintain a scalable process to ensure Copart remains externally competitive and internally equitable.
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Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to evaluate new and evolving roles against the external market and internal structures.
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Maintain and evolve Copart’s job architecture, job leveling, and pricing governance frameworks.
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Provide data-driven guidance on pay decisions, promotions, new hire offers, and structural changes.
Annual Compensation Programs (Merit, Bonus, Equity)
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Serve as the subject matter expert and operational owner of Copart’s annual merit, bonus, and equity cycles.
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Design, manage, and execute end-to-end annual compensation processes, including modeling, budgeting, guidelines, and implementation.
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Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, HRIS, and HR leadership to ensure flawless execution, accurate payouts, and strong controls.
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Develop manager tools, training, and communications to improve decision quality and consistency.
Incentive & Variable Pay Strategy
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Partner with the Total Rewards leadership team to define and evolve a clearer, more consistent global incentive strategy.
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Support the design, governance, and administration of short-term and long-term incentive programs.
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Ensure incentive plans are aligned to business performance, operational priorities, and Copart’s culture of ownership and results.
Survey Participation & Market Data Management
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Own participation in compensation surveys and external market data sources.
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Partner with HRIS and Total Rewards Operations to complete annual data submissions accurately and on time.
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Ensure data quality, job matching accuracy, and strong documentation of pricing decisions and methodologies.
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Continuously evaluate market data sources and recommend improvements or changes to Copart’s benchmarking approach.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
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Establish and maintain strong compensation governance, controls, and audit-ready processes.
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Ensure compensation programs comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., pay equity, wage & hour, disclosure requirements).
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Lead or support pay equity analyses and remediation planning in partnership with Legal, HR, and Finance.
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Document policies, guidelines, and decision frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
Partnership & Enablement
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Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on compensation strategy and decisions.
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Translate complex compensation topics into practical guidance for leaders and managers.
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Partner closely with Payroll to ensure all compensation changes, awards, and programs are executed accurately and on time.
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Collaborate with HRIS to improve tools, reporting, and system-enabled compensation processes.
Team & Capability Building
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Contribute to building a high-performing, modern Total Rewards function with strong analytical and operational capabilities.
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Mentor and develop compensation and Total Rewards team members as the function grows.
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Drive continuous improvement, simplification, and automation of compensation processes.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
Legal
E-Verify Program Participant: Copart participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
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E-verify Participation
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