Compensation and Benefits Manager

Bosch Group•Dallas, TX

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager to join our HR team as a regional Center of Expertise for the Americas (North, Central, and South America). This is a key individual contributor role responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the region's compensation and benefits programs, in alignment with Bosch’s regional & global strategy. The ideal candidate will act as the primary subject matter expert for all C&B topics, supporting our HR partners and business leaders. A critical aspect of this role will be supporting the harmonization of C&B programs in a post-merger acquisition environment, ensuring our strategies are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our global and regional principles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits.
Essential: Demonstrable experience supporting C&B activities in a post-merger acquisition environment, including program analysis, design, and harmonization.
Deep experience managing compensation and benefits programs across multiple countries within the Americas (North, Central, and South America).
Strong knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and experience with grading systems (e.g., IPE).
Proven track record of managing annual compensation cycles, incentive plans, and benefits administration.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive harmonization roadmap for all Compensation & Benefits (C&B) programs across the Americas, partnering closely with Divisional HR Leadership and Corporate Functional Leaders at both global and regional levels.
Lead C&B integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment of compensation structures and benefit programs.
Serve as the regional subject matter expert and trusted advisor on all C&B topics for HR teams and business leaders.
Lead and coordinate the annual salary review (ASR) process across the Americas region, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with business objectives.
Conduct job evaluations and manage local grading structures to maintain internal equity and external market competitiveness.
Provide strategic oversight and project leadership for sales short-term incentive (STI) plans and other variable pay programs.
Articulate and communicate the regional pay mix and total rewards philosophy to key stakeholders.
Manage external vendor partnerships (e.g., Mercer) to support salary benchmarking and market data analysis.
Oversee occupational benefits and pension programs across multiple countries within the region.
Ensure all benefit offerings are competitive, compliant with local regulations, and aligned with workforce needs.
Act as the primary regional representative and interface for the C&B function.
Equip and empower local HR partners (HRLs/HRGs) with tools, training, and expert guidance on all C&B-related matters.
Provide specialized advisory support for senior-level roles (e.g., SL3 positions), ensuring alignment with leadership compensation strategy.