Job Description

About Us

Dream Finders Homes is a national homebuilder dedicated to delivering high-quality homes and exceptional customer experiences. Since 2008, we’ve grown to over 300 active communities across 10 states and have closed more than 45,000 homes. We are committed to innovation, value, and building a strong future for our customers and employees.

We are seeking a hands-on Manager of Compensation & HRIS to lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of our compensation programs and HR systems. This role is critical in shaping our total rewards strategy, ensuring competitive and equitable pay practices, and delivering high-quality HRIS data and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in base, bonus, and equity compensation, strong analytical capabilities, and HRIS system ownership, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Execution

• Design and administer base salary structures, pay bands, and job architecture

• Lead annual compensation cycles including merit, bonus, and equity/stock programs

• Develop and manage short- and long-term incentive plans, including executive compensation

• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, and internal equity analysis

• Partner with Finance and HR leadership on workforce planning and pay-for-performance strategies

• Provide guidance to leadership on compensation decisions, policy interpretation, and job evaluation

Equity & Executive Compensation

• Administer stock compensation programs (grants, vesting, reporting)

• Partner with external providers (e.g., Equity Edge, My Equity Comp) to manage equity plans

• Prepare executive compensation reporting and analysis

• Support programs such as NQDC / Executive Savings Plan and 401k Retirement Plan

HRIS & Systems Management

• Serve as HRIS owner (ADP Workforce Now) ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization

• Manage system integrations with HRIS (e.g., Concur, Oracle, payroll, GL interfaces) and employment data integrations with mergers and acquisitions.

• Oversee system configuration, audits, user access controls, and SOX compliance

• Develop and maintaincustom reports, dashboards, and analytics for leadership

• Ensure accurate employee data, job structures, and compensation data within HR systems

Analytics, Reporting & Compliance

• Deliver actionable insights through compensation and HR data analysis

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements (EEO, pay equity, 401k audits, etc.)

• Support internal and external audits, including SOX and compensation-related reporting

• Maintain documentation and controls to ensure audit readiness

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and executive leadership

• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and system providers

• Drive process improvements and enhance employee experience through effective programs

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with direct ownership of compensation and HRIS

• Proven experience with:

• Merit, bonus, and equity/stock compensation programs

• Salary structures and pay band design

• Executive compensation and incentive plans

• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel

• Strong background in compensation analytics, benchmarking, and reporting

• Experience in a public company or large, complex organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)

• Certifications such as CCP, SHRM-SCP

• Experience with PayScale / PayFactors

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and audit processes

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate business needs into practical compensation solutions

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership

• Strong project management and process improvement mindset

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us

• High-impact role with visibility to executive leadership

• Opportunity to shape compensation strategy in a growing public company

• Collaborative and fast-paced environment

• Competitive compensation and benefits

Apply Now

If you are a hands-on compensation and HRIS expert with experience in equity, incentive design, and pay structures, we encourage you to apply.