Compensation Senior Manager
Graphic-Packaging-International
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Job summary
Graphic Packaging International seeks a Compensation Senior Manager to lead enterprise-wide compensation programs across domestic and international locations. You will design and govern compensation, drive annual planning, market pricing, and pay equity initiatives, partnering with HR leaders and finance.
This senior role requires global perspective, strong leadership, and expert analysis to align pay strategies with business goals while ensuring compliance and process excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
- Master's degree and/or CCP certification preferred.
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive compensation experience in a complex global organization.
- Experience leading compensation projects and influencing senior leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide compensation programs.
- Oversee global job architecture, salary structures, and pay administration.
- Manage annual compensation planning, merit increases, and market adjustments.
- Lead short-term and sales incentive program design and administration.
- Model compensation costs with Finance and HR leadership.
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Job description
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is seeking a Compensation Senior Manager to join our Total Rewards team. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, governance, and administration of enterprise-wide compensation programs that support business objectives, attract and retain talent, and reinforce a pay-for-performance culture. The Senior Manager serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on compensation-related matters, including job architecture, market competitiveness, incentive programs, organizational design, broad-based compensation practices, regulatory compliance, and compensation governance. This role will lead key compensation initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and oversee compensation programs across domestic and international locations as applicable.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and HR partners on compensation strategy, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and pay-related decisions.
- Provide strategic consultation and recommendations on job evaluations, promotions, reorganizations, market pricing, pay equity, salary administration, and retention strategies.
- Partner with business leaders to ensure compensation programs align with organizational goals, talent strategies, and market competitiveness.
- Lead compensation governance processes and ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy and policies across the organization.
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compensation programs, policies, and processes.
- Oversee the global job architecture framework, job leveling methodology, salary structures, geographic differentials, and pay administration practices.
- Manage the annual compensation planning cycle, including merit increases, market adjustments, incentive funding, and budget recommendations.
- Lead the evaluation, design, and administration of short-term incentive, sales incentive, and other variable pay programs.
- Partner with Finance and HR leadership to model compensation costs and assess program effectiveness.
- Lead market pricing activities and competitive compensation analyses to ensure alignment with market trends and organizational objectives.
- Direct participation in compensation surveys and leverage survey data to develop meaningful market intelligence and recommendations.
- Analyze compensation metrics, workforce trends, and business data to identify opportunities, risks, and program enhancements.
- Conduct pay equity analyses and support initiatives that promote fair and competitive compensation practices.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for compensation-related regulations and emerging market trends.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international compensation laws and regulations.
- Establish and maintain compensation policies, controls, and governance processes that support compliance and minimize organizational risk.
- Support internal and external audits related to compensation programs and practices.
- Partner with HRIS, Finance, and Technology teams to optimize compensation systems, reporting capabilities, and process automation.
- Lead the development and implementation of tools, dashboards, and analytics that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that improve compensation administration and employee experience.
- Lead, coach, and develop compensation team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to HR Business Partners and HR team members on compensation-related matters.
- Lead cross-functional projects and enterprise-wide compensation initiatives from planning through execution.
- Manage external compensation consultants, survey providers, and other vendor relationships as appropriate.
- Lead complex compensation, Total Rewards, and organizational effectiveness projects as assigned.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and international expansion efforts through compensation expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
- Master's degree and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive compensation experience, including experience designing and managing compensation programs in a complex, global organization.
- Prior experience leading compensation projects and influencing senior business leaders required.
- People leadership experience preferred.
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, market pricing, job architecture, salary structures, and compensation governance.
- Strong understanding of compensation-related regulations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into compensation solutions.
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and compensation analytics tools.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, compensation modules, and system implementations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with highly sensitive information.
- Global compensation experience within a multinational organization.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or unionized environments.
- Labor relations experience.
- Equity and executive compensation experience.
- Vendor and external consultant management experience.
- Experience leading compensation transformation initiatives and technology implementations.
- Strategic Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Executive Presence
- Influence & Relationship Building
- Consulting & Advisory Skills
- Data Analytics & Problem Solving
- Change Leadership
- Project & Program Management
- Results Orientation
- Decision Quality
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Talent Development
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
$156,600.00 - $208,800.00
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) w/employer matching
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Various Voluntary benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
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Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
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