Global Compensation Manager

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Well-being resources

Union benefits

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Global Compensation Manager to design, implement, and manage compensation programs across multiple countries and regions.

You will lead salary structures, job architecture, incentive programs, and annual planning while partnering with HR leaders to deliver data-driven strategies. You will collaborate with managers and HRBPs to ensure equitable, compliant pay practices, perform market benchmarking, and maintain compensation data in HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and data-analysis capabilities; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with salary structures, job architecture, and incentive plans.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and HRIS systems; knowledge of compensation laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain global compensation frameworks and pay structures across regions.
• Lead annual compensation planning, merit reviews, market adjustments, and analyses.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Maintain compensation data in HRIS and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and managers to provide guidance and training on compensation policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Workday

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier‑to‑clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo‑friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market‑leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com

Location

Houston, TX

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well‑being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$127,029.62 - $158,787.02

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Global Compensation Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing global compensation programs that support business objectives while ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices across multiple countries and regions. This role leads key compensation initiatives, including salary structures, job architecture, incentive programs, and annual compensation planning. The position partners closely with HR leaders and business stakeholders to deliver data‑driven compensation strategies, improve compensation processes, and provide expert guidance on compensation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain global compensation frameworks, including salary structures, job grading methodologies, pay bands, and incentive programs across multiple regions.
• Lead annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and compensation analyses to ensure equitable and competitive pay practices.
• Conduct market benchmarking, salary surveys, job evaluations, and compression analyses to support compensation decisions and maintain market competitiveness.
• Maintain compensation data within HRIS systems, ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective administration of compensation programs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, managers, and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, resolve compensation‑related inquiries, and deliver training on compensation policies and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in compensation analysis or compensation management.
• Strong experience with job architecture, salary structure development, and incentive plan administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis, as well as experience using HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of compensation laws and regulations, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing international compensation programs.
• Experience using Workday.
• Experience participating in or managing external compensation surveys.
• Experience developing and delivering compensation‑related training for managers and employees.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.