Compensation Manager

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation to drive compensation strategy across North America Operations and Procurement.

The role reports to the Director of North America & WHQ Compensation and offers expert guidance on job evaluations, market benchmarking, and salary structure design. The position requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with experience in policy development, incentive design, and cross-functional project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent degree preferred.
• 5+ years' compensation experience with in-depth knowledge of Operations and Plant Manufacturing.
• CCP or HR certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer compensation programs for salaried and hourly populations.
• Execute the annual salary planning and incentive cycles.
• Perform and oversee job evaluations of broad-based and executive positions.
• Identify, design, and implement policies to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries.
• Develop, design, and execute compensation related training.
• Propose process improvements and policy changes to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Job evaluation

Cross-functional leadership

Market benchmarking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid - 2 days from home Monday and Friday)

Duration: 12 Months on W2 contract

Job Description:

The Sr. Manager, Compensation will play a critical role in driving compensation strategy and decision-making across North America Operations and Procurement. Reporting to the Director of North America & WHQ Compensation, this position will provide expert guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on a range of compensation-related matters, including job evaluations, market benchmarking, job offers, salary structure development, and incentive plan design and administration. To succeed in this role, candidates must possess a unique blend of analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations.

Key Components of the role

• Develop and administer compensation programs for both the salaried and hourly populations
• Execute the annual salary planning and incentive cycles
• Perform and oversee job evaluations of both broad-based and executive positions
• Identify, design, and implement policies and procedures to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility that align with our pay-for-performance philosophy and culture of meritocracy
• Oversee the salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries
• Develop, design, and execute compensation related training
• Propose process improvements and recommend policy changes to assure compliance and competitiveness of Food and Beverage Heinz compensation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent degree preferred
• 5+ years' compensation experience with in-depth knowledge of Operations and Plant Manufacturing
• People Management experience is strongly preferred
• In depth technical knowledge of compensation theories and principles, compensation program design, and applicable laws
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence team members without direct managerial authority
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to innovate
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other HR certification preferred
• Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting experience strongly preferred