Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns in the US

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner to lead and coordinate total rewards initiatives across the region. You will partner with HR Business Partners and global compensation leaders to design base salary structures, bonus programs, and market benchmarks.

This role requires 7+ years of total rewards experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, or related business discipline.
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience as a total rewards business partner in a global organization.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across levels.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS (Workday preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement compensation programs and initiatives across Elanco’s global footprint.
• Serve as compensation and benefits point of contact for assigned regions.
• Manage market benchmarking and development of base salary structures and bonus programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal partners (Business Leaders, Finance, HRBP, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility).
• Contribute to the implementation and communication of compensation and benefits policies.
• Manage external vendor relationships ensuring service quality and change management.
• Participate in country benefit vendor reviews (excluding US).
• Collaborate with HRIS on configuration to support local, regional, and global requirements.
• Identify operational improvements and efficiencies with the compensation administration team.
• Manage a team of 1-2 direct reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Confidentiality

Excel

HRIS (Workday)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance or related business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner (Project Management)

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your role: Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Compensation, the Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner will collaborate with the total rewards team to execute a comprehensive, inclusive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals. The role provides strategic and operational support across key Total Rewards programs, including annual compensation planning, compensation administration, global compensation project management, and regional benefits administration.

The role also collaborates closely with HRBP's and business leaders to ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy, effective communication, and compliance across the organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Partner with other global comp leaders and HR Business Partners to plan and implement compensation programs and initiatives consistently across Elanco's global footprint.
• Serve as the compensation and benefits point of contact for assigned regions, ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational objectives.
• Manage the market benchmarking process and development of base salary structures and bonus programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal partners, including Business Leaders, Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility and other members of the HR team.
• Contribute the implementation and communication of compensation and benefits policies and practices
• Manage external vendor relationships ensuring service quality and effective change management.
• Participate in country benefit vendor reviews (excluding US), including RFPs, renewal processes, and coordination with Procurement and Privacy teams.
• Effectively collaborate with HRIS team on configuration to support local, regional, and/or global requirements.
• Identify operational improvements and efficiencies, working closely with our compensation administration team.
• Manage a team of 1-2 direct reports.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or related business discipline.
• Required Experience: 7+ years of demonstrated experience as a total rewards business partner in a global organization, with a strong track record of evaluating and implementing compensation strategies that enable business objectives.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized, with the ability to execute tactical work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work across all organizational levels and influence stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with HRIS (Workday preferred).

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Certified Compensation Professional.
• Experience in Global Job Architecture implementation.
• Experience working with market pricing and job evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Strong financial planning and accounting acumen.
• Understanding of SOX requirements and related compliance considerations.

Additional information:

• Location: Indianapolis, INThis a hybrid role based in the new Elanco global headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, IN.
• Travel: 10% to 15%.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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