Sr. Compensation & Benefits Manager

Deutsche Post; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance & Work Life

Job summary

DHL Express is seeking a Sr. Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead U.S. incentive plans, job evaluation, salary structures, and Total Rewards programs. You will partner across HR, Finance, Payroll and Legal to ensure compliant, equitable pay practices aligned with market data and the Total Rewards philosophy.

Responsibilities include designing models, maintaining governance, and delivering planning dashboards and reports to support executives and HR Business Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, HR, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or Total Rewards with incentive plan design.
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation, salary structures, market pricing and job architecture.
• Experience partnering with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and administer U.S. incentive plans and related reward programs.
• Lead job evaluation, leveling and grading to ensure internal equity and alignment with job architecture.
• Develop plan documents, communications and training materials for HR Partners and managers.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on compensation decisions and program enhancements.
• Analyze plan performance, costs and market practices to guide budgeting and design changes.

Job description

What makes DHL great?

Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

TheSr. Compensation & Benefits Manageris a senior individual contributor responsible for U.S. incentive plans and key Compensation and Total Rewards programs. The role provides expertise in incentive plan design and administration, job evaluation, job description governance, salary structures, and job architecture to support competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices aligned with business needs, the Total Rewards philosophy, market practices, and applicable legal requirements

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the design, modeling, implementation, administration, and ongoing evaluation of U.S. incentive plans and related reward programs.
• Manage incentive calculations, payment reconciliation, dispute resolution, and internal controls to ensure accurate, timely, and auditable payouts.
• Analyze plan performance, costs, market practices, and business results to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Produce compensation models, costing scenarios, dashboards, and reports to support business planning and compensation decisions.
• Lead job evaluation, leveling, and grading processes to ensure consistent methodology, internal equity, and alignment with the job architecture framework.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, salary structures, and job architecture standards to support consistent pay decisions and organizational design.
• Support compensation activities and Total Rewards initiatives, including market benchmarking, salary proposals, special assignment pay, pay equity, structure redesigns, and process enhancements.
• Advise HR and business leaders on incentive plans, compensation decisions, job leveling, and job design through data-driven recommendations.
• Develop plan documents, communications, training materials, and guidance for HR Business Partners, managers, and employees.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business teams on program design, requirements, reporting, enhancements, and decision-making.
• Ensure compensation programs and practices align with plan requirements, the Total Rewards philosophy, internal controls, and applicable legal requirements.
• Maintain the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of compensation data, dashboards, reports, and HR systems.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• HRIS and compensation systems.
• Power BI or similar data‑visualization tools.
• SQL or similar data‑query tools.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Compensation or Total Rewards, including significant experience designing and administering incentive plans.
• Experience with incentive calculations, financial modeling, payment reconciliation, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of job evaluation, salary structures, market pricing, and job architecture.
• Understanding of U.S. compensation practices and applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Experience partnering with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and senior business stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex projects and programs without direct reporting authority.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex compensation information into practical business guidance.
• Strong consultation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential compensation information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and recurring compensation cycles.
• Ability to analyze large, complex datasets and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate compensation concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Education & Certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field required.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation preferred.

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT)
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Internal candidates with questions about this opportunity are encouraged to contact Edith Rodriguez, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, at [e-mail].