NA Compensation Strategy Lead

Airbus; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag North America is seeking a Compensation Manager to bridge the Global Compensation Center of Expertise with regional HR teams. You will implement global frameworks across North America and tailor programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the Global Total Rewards team, HR Business Partners, and payroll to deliver high‑quality compensation solutions aligned with business strategy and talent needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation design and management in 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement global compensation and benefits policies across the region, serving as the primary advisor to regional leaders.
• Manage and maintain global job catalogues, job evaluations, and participation in market surveys.
• Lead the annual merit cycle for the region, coordinating with payroll for accurate payouts.
• Provide guidance on classification issues, salary recommendations, and analysis for offers.

Skills

Variable Compensation

Incentive Plans

Job Architecture

Market Analysis

Annual Merit Cycle

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Brenntag North America is seeking a Compensation Manager to bridge the Global Compensation Center of Expertise with regional HR teams. You will implement global frameworks across North America and tailor programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with the Global Total Rewards team, HR Business Partners, and payroll to deliver high‑quality compensation solutions aligned with business strategy and talent needs.