Regional Compensation Specialist

Daimler Truck•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Compensation Specialist to support regional compensation initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to implement compensation structures that drive organizational effectiveness, support talent strategies, and ensure market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, data-driven decision-making, and expertise in Workday. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. Daimler Truck Financial is the captive financial services provider for the Daimler Trucks North America family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter Vans, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso. We have specialized in financing commercial vehicles for more than 40 years. This proven experience gives us critical insights into helping businesses overcome challenges unique to the trucking industry. Additionally, we offer a range of financing solutions that can be customized to meet each individual business's needs, from owner-operators to large fleet managers and nearly every venture in-between. To achieve our goal of being the first-choice provider of vehicle financial products and services that support our brands, dealers and customers, we are looking for talented, diverse and inspired people with the skills, experience and innovative spirit to provide a first-class experience at every turn. We are committed to providing a great workplace environment that fosters a culture of openness, support and camaraderie. Our employee programs and benefits are reflective of our values and are designed to promote growth, balance and wellness in many aspects of your career and life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
5-8 years of experience in compensation, preferably with regional or global scope.
Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing, and regulatory requirements in North America.
Experience with organizational design and executive compensation is required.
Advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Workday.
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent.
Experience with compensation in Mexico and Canada labor markets is highly valued.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Project management/coordinate experience.
Experience working in a global matrix environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage compensation programs in alignment with DTNA/DTFS combined structures and guidelines across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
Collaborate with Talent Management and HR leadership to support executive compensation planning and governance.
Develops, implements and administers compensation for the US, Canada and Mexico including salary offers, job evaluations, short and long term incentives, salary reviews and increases and salary surveys.
Provides support on executive compensation and sales compensation as needed in alignment with DTAG, DTFS and Daimler Truck North America.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and compensation regulations.
Align on compensation initiatives and projects with DTFS Global Compensation team and DTNA Compensation Center of Excellence.
Communicate to leaders and employees for key processes, deadlines and changes to the compensation processes and reviews.
Responsible for recognition and reward strategy and systems for DTFS NA.
Partner with leaders to define optimal organizational structures that support business performance.
Provide guidance on job architecture, leveling, and career pathing.
Support the HRBPs in organizational redesigns and structure changes.
Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making and leadership reviews.
Leverage Workday to manage compensation processes, reporting, and data integrity.
Support system enhancements and testing related to compensation modules.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans