The Senior Compensation Specialist provides measurable input into designing and maintaining compensation plans and processes supporting business strategies. Administers compensation programs and policies to provide wage and non-wage programs provided to employees. They will provide advice and counsel to all levels of management on organizational design, compensation and related issues. This role will also participate in compensation surveys and forums to remain abreast of changes and trends in the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and coordinate salary administration programs for all North American organizations (US and Canada)
• Evaluate position descriptions to determine classification and salary supporting the job structure.
• Lead Merit and/or Incentive Compensation processes
• Administer personalization, equity adjustment and promotion processes
• Work closely with corporate management to communicate and reinforce Compensation policies
• Improve Pay for Performance practices while maintaining corporate pay philosophies
• Analyze positions to support salary/position structure and FLSA status
• Support international compensation initiatives and global integration (North and Central America, Europe and Japan)
• Coordinate and complete compensation surveys conducted by other companies
• Design and conduct compensation surveys
• Benchmark positions and salaries across the company to ensure market competitiveness
• Evaluate positions using an established evaluation system as a key member of the Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) - North America, Central America, Europe and Japan
• Educate and train management on Compensation and Performance Management practices
• Project Management
• Support team members - double checking formulas and analysis to ensure accuracy

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience preferred
• 3 years experience in Compensation required
• 5 years experience in Compensation preferred, with some exposure to Benefits
• CCP certification desired
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Experience with Success Factors is a plus
• Process oriented, ability to meet deadlines, excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to think critically

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401k match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule