Regional Compensation Specialist

WorldatWork; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Daimler Truck Financial Services is seeking a strategic Compensation Specialist to support regional compensation initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The role partners with business leaders and HR teams to implement structures that drive organizational effectiveness and market competitiveness, with Workday expertise essential.

Responsibilities include designing programs, conducting market analyses, supporting executive compensation governance, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in compensation or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, market pricing, and NA regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Workday and advanced Excel/data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define regional compensation strategy, execution and alignment for US/Canada/Mexico.
• Develop and manage compensation programs aligned with DTNA/DTFS structures.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for equity and competitiveness.
• Support executive and sales compensation governance in collaboration with leaders.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and compensation regulations.
• Communicate processes, deadlines and changes to leaders and employees.
• Provide data analysis, dashboards and reporting to support decision making.

Skills

Workday

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

BS/BA in HR, Business, Finance

8 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

Daimler Truck Financial Services is seeking a strategic and analytical Compensation Specialist to support regional compensation initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to implement compensation structures that drive organizational effectiveness, support talent strategies, and ensure market competitiveness. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, data-driven decision-making, and expertise in Workday.

Job Description

• Regional Compensation Strategy, Execution and Alignment
• Develop, implement, and manage compensation programs in alignment with DTNA/DTFS combined structures and guidelines across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Collaborate with Talent Management and HR leadership to support executive compensation planning and governance.
• Develop, implement, and administer compensation for the US, Canada and Mexico including salary offers, job evaluations, short and long term incentives, salary reviews and increases and salary surveys.
• Provide support on executive compensation and sales compensation as needed in alignment with DTAG, DTFS and Daimler Truck North America.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and compensation regulations.
• Align on compensation initiatives and projects with DTFS Global Compensation team and DTNA Compensation Center of Excellence.
• Communicate to leaders and employees for key processes, deadlines and changes to the compensation processes and reviews.
• Responsible for recognition and reward strategy and systems for DTFS North America.

Organizational Development

• Partner with leaders to define optimal organizational structures that support business performance.
• Provide guidance on job architecture, leveling, and career pathing.
• Support the HRBPs in organizational redesigns and structure changes.
• Data Analysis & Reporting.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making and leadership reviews.

Systems & Tools

• Leverage Workday to manage compensation processes, reporting, and data integrity.
• Support system enhancements and testing related to compensation modules.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field and prefer 5 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, market pricing, and regulatory requirements in North America.
• Experience with organizational design and executive compensation.
• Proficiency in Workday and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a global matrix environment.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with compensation in Mexico and Canada labor markets is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Project management/coordinate experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 15 calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.