Senior Compensation Manager
We are supporting a global leader in sensor technology and sensor-based solutions to find their next Senior Compensation Manager for their North America business (approximately 850 employees across the U.S. and Canada with Latin America expansion plans).
This is a high-level individual contributor role with the opportunity to build a small team over time. The Senior Manager will serve as both a strategic partner and hands-on practitioner, responsible for designing and executing all aspects of compensation.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead compensation strategy and execution for North America.
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Partner regularly with the North America Executive Team, HR Business Partners, and Board of Directors on compensation matters.
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Manage annual merit and bonus cycles.
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Drive compensation-related compliance and transparency initiatives.
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Serve as lead for the SAP SuccessFactors compensation module implementation (planned for 2026).
Candidate Profile
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8+ years of progressive compensation experience.
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Global perspective, with direct U.S. and Canada compensation expertise.
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Strong executive presence; comfortable interfacing with executive leadership.
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Hands-on experience in bonus and merit planning, and compensation operations.
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Bachelor’s degree required; CCP certification preferred.
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Thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and able to balance strategy with execution.
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Flexibility for global time zones (early morning/late evening calls) and international travel up to 10%.
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