Senior Lead, Compensation

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Atlanta, GA seeks a Sr Lead, Compensation to drive global consistency and alignment to the new Job Architecture. You will partner with HR and business leaders to design scalable salary structures and evaluate incentive and recognition programs globally.

Responsibilities include leading compensation analyses, job evaluations, market reviews, and supporting the NA Global Procurement & Supply Network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible compensation experience in a global organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience analyzing compensation data, validating results, and extracting insights.
• Experience working with HR and leaders on compensation proposals and initiatives.
• Experience building presentation and presenting to senior management.
• Experience leading initiatives/projects or managing components of large scale initiatives/projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic compensation partner to HR and the business, acting as a subject matter expert on compensation practices, programs and policies.
• Partner with HR and Business Leaders on the global design and implementation of career streams, areas of specialization and new jobs for Factory Hourly employees.
• Align to Newell’s job architecture, creating functional specifications for skill criteria, training and career pathing.
• Collaborate with Finance and leaders to align on market positioning and internal equity in salary planning.
• Perform complex compensation analyses and share insights with recommended actions.
• Complete job evaluations and market reviews and suggest actions.
• Drive process improvements, including automation and leveraging AI tools in compensation programs.

Skills

Compensation analysis

Global compensation

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools in compensation

Job description

Job ID: 18068

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Overview

The Sr Lead, Compensation plays a key role within the Compensation team and the broader Global Total Rewards function. This position will take a lead role in partnering with and supporting the Global Procurement & Supply Network. The Sr Lead, Compensation will be a strategic partner to HR and Business Leaders to drive global consistency and alignment to Newell’s new Job Architecture, develop a scalable salary structure that aligns with business objectives, and review and make recommendations on the use of incentive and recognition programs globally. This position will also manage or support the day-to-day compensation-related activities for the North America Global Procurement & Supply Network population.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic compensation partner to HR and the business, acting as a subject matter expert on compensation practices, programs and policies
• Partner with HR and Business Leaders on the global design and implementation of career streams, areas of specialization and new jobs for the Factory Hourly employees. Align to Newell’s newly implemented job architecture, creating clear functional specifications that will align to skill criteria, training and career pathing.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to align on a more consistent, disciplined approach to Factory Hourly salary planning across sites globally, including:
• Clear principles for increases and differentiation
• Alignment with market positioning and internal equity
• Linkage between skill progression, performance, and pay
• Develop and maintain a consistent approach to site‑level market analysis to ensure competitiveness and employee retention, particularly for critical technical roles.
• Partner with HR and Finance to evaluate the current annual compensation cycle for Factory Hourly employees and assess the feasibility of aligning to Newell’s annual merit program for professional and clerical employees.
• Perform complex compensation analyses, sharing insights and recommended actions
• Complete job evaluations and market reviews, and make recommendations on actions
• Help drive process improvements, including automation initiatives and leveraging AI tools in compensation programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible compensation experience in a global organization
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated success in analyzing compensation data, validating results, and extracting insights.
• Experience working with HR and leaders on compensation proposals and initiatives.
• Experience building presentation and presenting to senior management.
• Experience leading initiatives/projects or managing components of large scale initiatives/projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work across a global landscape and obtain alignment on new concepts, practices and approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve/streamline work.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.