Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Mikron Infrared; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an experienced Total Rewards HR leader for our Mexicali site. The role administers compensation and benefits programs, ensuring local practices align with global Total Rewards strategies and local requirements.

The position collaborates with global teams to optimize pay, incentives, health benefits, and compliance across the site, while supporting HR operations, data accuracy, and audits. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of progressive HR experience focused on compensation and benefits, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business, or related discipline; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers and communicates compensation and benefits programs aligned with global Total Rewards strategies.
• Reviews pay changes for equity and policy alignment.
• Partners with Global Total Rewards to optimize base pay, incentives, equity, and health programs.

Skills

Compensation

Benefits

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Advanced degree (MBA/GRP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR)

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

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This role is responsible for the administration, implementation, and communication of compensation and benefits programs that support business strategy for assigned sites. Aligns local practices to the global Total Rewards strategies and local requirements. Partners with Global Total Rewards team on design and evaluation of Total Rewards programs that will attract, motivate, and retain talent in all areas of the business. Responsible for HR Operations functions for the site including ensuring employee data accuracy in all systems, leave management, Time & Attendance, Reporting, and Employee Services. Collaborates closely with global HR partners to implement and enhance HR systems and processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In alignment with the Global Total Rewards team, administers compensation and benefits programs, analysis and practices for assigned site(s).
• Reviews proposed pay changes for alignment with corporate philosophy, policies, and internal equity.
• Partners with Global Total Rewards team to review and optimize programs including base pay, incentive programs, equity programs, and health and welfare programs that support talent acquisition, pay-for-performance and retention strategies.
• Proactively identifies and address potential areas of concern as well as opportunities by partnering with the Global Total Rewards team.
• Provides coaching to management regarding employee compensation, and conducts research and formation of proposals for management review. Analyzes career paths and job families to ensure compensation is in appropriate alignment.
• In partnership with Global Total Rewards team, manages employee benefits program, including health, medical, insurance and wellness initiatives. Liaise with insurance providers and benefits vendors to ensure optimal service and cost-effectiveness.
• Manages leaves of absences in accordance with company policies and country and local laws.
• Ensures compliance with statutory and company-specific regulations.
• Partners with the Global Total Rewards team and local HR to execute any mandatory government pay increases and the annual compensation process (in conjunction with the performance management process) including merit, bonus, and promotions to expected standards and timelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of legislation that may affect compensation and benefits policies and practices and partners with Global Total Rewards team to identify and implement changes when necessary.
• Responsible for HR Operations functions for the site including ensuring employee data accuracy in all systems, leave management, Time & Attendance, Reporting, and Employee Services.
• Partners with the Payroll department to ensure accuracy of pay for site employees, including providing updates aligned to promotions or the annual compensation processes.
• Maintains the time and attendance systems and ensures accurate attendance tracking. Troubleshoot and resolve attendance discrepancies in collaboration with payroll and managers.
• Generates reports and analysis as needed
• Handles confidential and sensitive business information, including but not limited to compensation data, strategic plans, financial results, and trade secrets.
• Maintains high standards and ensure the accuracy, completeness and confidentiality of employee data in HR systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of corporate strategies, policies, and procedures across functional or departmental areas.
• Responsible for ensuring readiness and compliance for statutory audits, including Labor Departments. Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies and provide all required documentation. Support internal audits and ensure prompt resolution of any findings or recommendations.
• Responsible for managing a team of employees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Mostly office environment with some travel up to 10% of time.

SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of traditional HR tools: staffing, C&B, organization design, performance management, HR measurement and legal compliance
• Ability to build strong and influencing relationships across the organization. Proven ability to effectively deal with conflict.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects, meet delivery timelines and successfully launch programs that address identified business needs.
• Ability to drive business process improvement.
• Ability to analyze complex sets of data or information and translate into relevant policies, programs and/or decisions.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Excellent communication skills; articulate, possessing both credibility and integrity

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of eight years of progressive HR experience focused on compensation and benefits, at a large factory (public company experience preferred).
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with HR metrics, information and data analysis, impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and globally integrated solutions with ability to interpret data to make fact-based decisions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business or related discipline
• Advanced degree (Masters in HR-related discipline or MBA)GRP, CCP, PHR, SPHR, or GPHR.