Global Compensation Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.•Itasca, IL

3d•$114,540 - $171,800

About The Position

The Global Compensation Manager oversees and manages the company’s global compensation structure, processes, and policies in alignment with its compensation philosophy. The role evaluates current and emerging competitive pay markets and plans and supports the implementation of compensation programs, policies, and procedures that align with company goals and competitive practices. It requires expertise in broad-based compensation, sales compensation, job architecture, and global compensation markets, along with consultative skills, business-leader engagement, project management, communication, and presentation abilities. The manager is expected to solve challenging problems, develop strategic solutions and internal resources, and lead and coach individuals and project teams. The position supports compensation design and delivery across global regions, including annual compensation planning, analytics and costing, compensation-related technology projects, job structure and classification, market analysis, survey participation, compensation data management, and policy compliance. The role serves as the subject matter expert for global compensation and develops team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline (required).
At least 7 years of progressive compensation or total rewards experience.
At least 3 years supporting compensation across multiple countries or regions.
Demonstrated experience independently leading major compensation programs.
Strong verbal and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of HR regulatory and statutory requirements related to compensation.
Ability to train others.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Knowledge and understanding of HCM systems.
Progressive knowledge of global compensation best practices.
Knowledge of compensation principles and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of compensation plans and structures across global regions.
Support analytics, data modeling, and costing for pay programs and other business projects, such as restructures.
Guide the annual compensation planning process to support successful delivery, competitiveness, and alignment with the company’s compensation philosophy.
Lead compensation-related technology projects to enhance efficiency.
Maintain the organization’s work structure by managing systems, processes, and requirements for updating job descriptions; review requests for new or revised classifications and determine appropriate job levels and salary grades.
Manage timely and accurate compensation survey participation and related data submissions, including pay equity, EEOC, and Workers Compensation data.
Maintain compensation-related data in HR systems, including positions, titles, compensation levels, wage ranges, geographic zones, and EEO and WC codes.
Assess global competitive labor market trends, analyze survey reports and trends, and conduct analyses to support decision-making.
Prepare, update, and recommend new or improved compensation policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with global laws and regulations.
Provide insight into trends to inform strategic compensation decisions.
Serve as the subject matter expert on global compensation matters.
Train, coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.