What drew you to the compensation field and this role as a Compensation Manager?
To ensure that they are hiring a motivated Compensation Manager to join their team, your Interviewer wants to know what drew you to this career field. As you answer, walk your interviewer through your educational and career path that led you up to this point in your career while also talking about the personal draws to this field that you feel on a daily basis in your work. Make sure to speak with passion as you answer will be looking for a truly invested candidate.
"Growing up, I always liked numbers and math, and I liked to be strategic as well. Compensation analysis and management combine both, so I took a dual educational path in HR and accounting. Salaries are a key part of attracting new employees. It's my job to ensure we are paying enough, but not too much. It's also my job to ensure we have the proper pay mixes. I get the chance to research and analyze, which is a perfect match for me."
