Senior Lead, Compensation

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 111,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Sr Lead, Compensation to partner with HR and the business, driving global consistency with the new job architecture and scalable salary structures. You will lead compensation analytics and advise on incentive programs while supporting NA operations and global sites.

Responsibilities include designing career streams, aligning market principles, and evaluating annual cycles. The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, data-driven insights, and process improvements

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 building proposals and presenting to senior management.
• Experience leading initiatives or components of large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic compensation partner to HR and the business, acting as a subject matter expert on compensation practices.
• Collaborate with HR and leaders on global design of career streams and new jobs aligned to job architecture.
• Align site-level salary planning with market positioning and internal equity across sites globally.
• Drive linkages between skill progression, performance, and pay.
• Develop and maintain site-level market analyses to ensure competitiveness and retention.
• Evaluate annual compensation cycles and feasibility of aligning with merit programs.
• Perform complex compensation analyses and share actionable insights.
• Complete job evaluations and market reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Identify process improvements, including automation and AI tools in compensation programs.

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: Anywhere in the US-remote; Atlanta, GA preferred

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.

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The Remote base pay range for this position is from $111,200- $152,900. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

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.