Manager Compensation North America

Brenntag; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual development programs

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Various healthcare plan options

401(k) plan

Job summary

Brenntag is seeking a Compensation Manager for North America to link with global Compensation and HR teams. The role involves implementing global compensation frameworks, managing region-specific programs, and advising on salary recommendations. The ideal candidate should have experience in compensation design, excellent analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources. We offer a competitive salary, individual development programs, and various healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compensation design and management.
• Experience with job evaluation and market analysis.
• Experience in collaboration with external compensation consultants.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to compensation.

Responsibilities

• Implement global compensation and benefits policies.
• Manage global job catalogues and job evaluations.
• Lead the annual merit cycle for the region.
• Provide guidance on salary recommendations and compliance.

Skills

Variable Compensation expertise

Knowledge of salary structures

Project and stakeholder management

Proficiency with HRIS systems

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical and strategic planning skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources

Job description

Your Role

The Compensation Manager, North America serves as the key link between the global Compensation Center of Expertise and regional HR teams. This role is responsible for implementing global compensation frameworks across North America while managing region-specific compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with all applicable regulations. This role partners closely with Global Total Rewards team, HR Business Partners, regional leadership, and payroll teams to deliver high-quality compensation solutions that support business strategy and talent needs.

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy & Implementation

• Implement global compensation and benefits policies, standards, and methodologies across the region.
• Serve as the primary compensation advisor to regional VPs, HR Business Partners, and HR Generalists.
• Own region-specific compensation topics and ensure alignment with global frameworks.

Job Architecture & Market Analysis

• Manage and maintain global job catalogues, including job evaluations and participation in market surveys.
• Develop and regularly review job grading structures and compensation bands.
• Analyze market data, business trends, and legal requirements to ensure competitive and equitable compensation practices.

Compensation Operations

• Lead the annual merit cycle for the region, including planning, communication, reporting, and approvals.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation-related payouts.
• Draft and validate compensation documentation and communications.

Advisory & Support

• Provide guidance on classification issues, salary recommendations, and compensation-related inquiries.
• Support HRBPs with internal and external data analysis for offer development and compensation decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including reporting requirements.

Your Profile

Skills

• Strong expertise in Variable Compensation, both non-sales and sales incentive plans.
• Deep knowledge across all core C&B areas, not only salary structures and job architecture, but also incentive frameworks, annual cycles, and complex compensation programs.
• Ability to act as a true subject matter expert and advisor, capable of guiding Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on complex compensation decisions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, particularly for supporting regional cycles (e.g., merit, bonus, and incentive processes) and ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems.
• Excellent business acumen with strong analytical, numerical, and strategic planning skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation design and management, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Experience with job evaluation, salary structures, and market analysis.
• Experience implementing and managing salary band methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with external compensation consultants and benefits providers.
• Experience with country benchmarking and financial impact analysis related to compensation programs.

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.). Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.