Manager, Global Compensation

Hexcel Corporation • Stamford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a Global Compensation Manager for our Stamford, CT USA location. The Global Compensation Manager supports the Global Compensation Director and Vice President, Global Total Rewards by implementing and managing compensation programs. They are responsible for ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices, conducting market analysis, administering incentive plans, and providing strategic guidance to HR and business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of four years’ experience as a compensation advisor or manager, preferably within manufacturing sectors.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and compensation reporting tools
• Strong knowledge of compensation regulations and pay equity practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting abilities.
• Advanced project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence business leaders and collaborate effectively across functions.

Nice To Haves

• MBA and CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience in a global organization managing compensation programs in both the U.S. and Europe is preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support global compensation programs, including annual merit planning, market adjustments, bonuses, and long-term incentive plans.
• Perform market pricing, job evaluations, and compensation analyses to guarantee competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Maintain salary structures, job architecture, and compensation frameworks.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to advise on compensation matters related to hiring, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, and retention strategies.
• Analyze compensation and workforce data, generate reports and dashboards, and monitor key metrics and pay equity indicators.
• Support incentive compensation program administration, including bonus calculation and payout processes.
• Ensure adherence to compensation-related legal requirements, regulations, and company policies while promoting pay equity, audit, and governance initiatives.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders to develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager