Compensation Manager

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to manage annual merit and bonus cycles, lead promotions and grade movements, and support market adjustments. The role requires hands-on experience with Workday or similar HRIS and strong data-driven decision making.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to develop competitive offers, benchmark pay against market data, and ensure governance and compliance across the U.S.,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of compensation experience.
• Experience supporting compensation programs in the U.S. (Canada/Mexico exposure a plus).
• Strong hands-on experience with merit and bonus cycles, offers and salary recommendations, benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual merit and bonus cycles, including planning, modeling, and execution.
• Lead promotion and job movement processes (in-grade and grade progression).
• Support market adjustments and retention-related compensation actions.
• Administer sales incentive plans and performance bonus programs.
• Provide guidance on salary positioning based on internal equity and market benchmarks.

Skills

Merit cycles

Bonus cycles

Stakeholder mgmt

Salary benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

CCP certification

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

## Compensation ManagerApplylocations: Sugar Landtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-12508**Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.**What You’ll Do:****Core Compensation Execution*** Manage annual merit and bonus cycles, including planning, modeling, and execution* Lead promotion and job movement processes (in-grade and grade progression)* Support market adjustments and retention-related compensation actions* Execute compensation transactions and processes within Workday (or similar HRIS)**Offer Development*** Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to develop competitive offers* Provide guidance on salary positioning based on internal equity and market benchmarks* Support complex offers and exception requests**Sales Incentives & Bonus Programs*** Administer sales incentive plans and performance bonus programs* Partner with Finance and Sales teams on payout accuracy, governance, and improvements* Support updates to incentive structures as business needs evolve**Benchmarking & Market Analysis*** Lead benchmarking activities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico* Maintain salary structures aligned to market data and internal equity* Provide insights on pay positioning, trends, and competitiveness**Partnership & Advisory*** Advise HR Business Partners and leaders on compensation decisions* Support promotions, pay actions, and retention strategies* Contribute to workforce planning and organizational changes**Governance & Compliance*** Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations across all three countries* Maintain strong governance and approval processes* Support pay equity and consistency reviews**What You Bring:****Experience*** 7+ years of compensation experience* Experience supporting compensation programs in the U.S. (Canada/Mexico exposure a plus)* Strong hands-on experience with:* Merit and bonus cycles* Offer development and salary recommendations* Compensation benchmarking**Skills*** Strong analytical and data interpretation skills* Advanced Excel skills; HRIS experience (Workday preferred)* Ability to balance speed, accuracy, and sound judgment* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills**Education*** Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field* CCP or related certification preferredYokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.