Manager Compensation North America

Responsibilities

• Compensation Strategy & Implementation
• Implement global compensation and benefits policies, standards, and methodologies across the region.
• Serve as the primary compensation advisor to regional VPs, HR Business Partners, and HR Generalists.
• Own region-specific compensation topics and ensure alignment with global frameworks.
• Job Architecture & Market Analysis
• Manage and maintain global job catalogues, including job evaluations and participation in market surveys.
• Develop and regularly review job grading structures and compensation bands.
• Analyze market data, business trends, and legal requirements to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.
• Compensation Operations
• Lead the annual merit cycle for the region, including planning, communication, reporting, and approvals.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation-related payouts.
• Draft and validate compensation documentation and communications.
• Advisory & Support
• Provide guidance on classification issues, salary recommendations, and compensation-related inquiries.
• Support HRBPs with internal and external data analysis for offer development and compensation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including reporting requirements.
• Your Profile

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Variable Compensation, both non-sales and sales incentive plans.
• Deep knowledge across all core C&B areas, not only salary structures and job architecture, but also incentive frameworks, annual cycles, and complex compensation programs.
• Ability to act as a true subject matter expert and advisor, capable of guiding Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on complex compensation decisions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, particularly for supporting regional cycles (e.g., merit, bonus, and incentive processes) and ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems.
• Excellent business acumen with strong analytical, numerical, and strategic planning skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Education / Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation design and management, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Experience with job evaluation, salary structures, and market analysis.
• Experience implementing and managing salary band methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with external compensation consultants and benefits providers.
• Experience with country benchmarking and financial impact analysis related to compensation programs.
• Our Offer
• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
• INTERESTED?
• We look forward receiving your application.

Benefits

Additional Information

Your Role The Compensation Manager, North America serves as the key link between the global Compensation Center of Expertise and regional HR teams. This role is responsible for implementing global compensation frameworks across North America while managing region-specific compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with all applicable regulations. This role partners closely with Global Total Rewards team, HR Business Partners, regional leadership, and payroll teams to deliver high-quality compensation solutions that support business strategy and talent needs

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