Compensation Manager

Radiant Systems Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation to lead compensation strategy across North America Operations and Procurement, guiding HR partners and leaders on job evaluations, benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive design.

This role coordinates with multi‑site operations and procurement teams to ensure competitive, equity‑driven pay policies. You will drive annual planning, oversee surveys, and partner with senior leaders to implement policies that balance fiscal responsibility

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Kraft Heinz compensation

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Influence senior leaders

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1. What are the top 2–3 compensation priorities or business challenges this individual will be expected to address within their first 6–12 months?

• Annual salary structure redesign US and Canada
• Hourly incentive plan effectiveness, and payout efficiency
• Support for HR leadership, Influence Operations/Commercial Leadership
• Annual Salary Planning Administration
• Cross-functional stakeholder management

2. How critical is prior manufacturing and operations compensation experience, and what aspects of that experience are most important?

This role will be hybrid – a large portion will be focused on manufacturing for both union and non-union hourly populations, plus salaried (Sr Director and below)

Multi-site manufacturing organizations with varying compensation strategies and complexities

3. What differentiates a strong candidate from an exceptional candidate for this role?

• Expertise with both hourly and salaried populations
• Demonstrated change leadership within COE/shared services models
• Ability to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives
• Comfort operating globally with local differentiation and navigating complexity
• Strong technical acumen (advanced Excel, analytics)
• Influence with senior leaders
• Leading compensation strategy in complex manufacturing

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 Kraft Heinz compensation

Qualifications:

• 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