Hybrid Senior M&A Compensation Manager

at T-Mobile

• Job title: Senior M&A Compensation Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $102,200 - $184,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Overland Park, United States

About the role

• Senior M&A Compensation Manager developing total rewards strategy for T-Mobile during mergers. Collaborating cross-functionally to integrate compensation solutions throughout M&A lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop compensation total rewards strategy for each deal, including harmonization approach, retention/acceleration frameworks, equity treatment, and one-time payouts
• Lead pre-close diligence on compensation programs (pay philosophy, survey positioning, equity plans, change-in-control clauses, deferred compensation, retention risks)
• Create decision frameworks and playbooks for treatment of base pay, incentive plans, and equity across deal types
• Maintain M&A comp standards templates
• Own executive/leadership comp recommendations for deal approvals and integration committees; present options and tradeoffs to senior HR, Finance and Legal
• Partner with Integration PMO to set timelines, dependencies, and critical-path items for comp-related deliverables
• Mentor and advise the operational comp team(s) executing on conversion, payroll, and systems (Workday) tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Master’s/MBA or advanced degree in Business Administration or Human Resources (preferred)
• 7–10 years of total rewards/compensation experience, including strong grounding in compensation design, market analysis, and program administration
• 2–4 years of direct M&A integration or transaction experience, with exposure to compensation workstreams across the deal lifecycle
• 2–4 years of technical expertise in equity programs, change-in-control practices, retention plans, and related regulatory/tax considerations
• Experience advising senior leadership and influencing cross-functional partners to drive alignment on compensation strategies
• Ability to create and implement forward-looking compensation strategies to support M&A integration goals and organizational priorities
• Strong capability to collaborate across legal, tax, finance, HR, and other functions to design and implement compensation solutions for complex transactions
• Deep understanding of compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements related to compensation and equity plans within M&A contexts
• Proven ability to navigate and resolve complex compensation challenges, including retention risks, harmonization issues, and deal-driven design considerations
• Advanced analytical skills to evaluate compensation structures for competitiveness, consistency, and business alignment
• Skilled in negotiating compensation terms that support talent retention and ensure smooth deal execution
• Demonstrated strength in inspiring change and managing compensation transitions through fast-paced, high-impact M&A activities
• Strong project management and business-case development skills, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and implement across multiple workstreams

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Employee stock grants
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits
• Back-up care
• Enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• College coaching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary AD&D coverage
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs