Strategic US Compensation Leader

Lactalis USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards program

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off from day one

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Manager of US Compensation to lead compensation programs across multiple business units. You will partner with HR and leaders to develop data-driven strategies that balance market competitiveness with internal equity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7–10 years in total rewards, strong advisory capabilities, and experience with SAP SuccessFactors and HRIS platforms. Location options include Buffalo, NY, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL with a focus on governance

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive compensation or total rewards experience.
• Experience across multiple business units or locations within a decentralized organization.
• Experience with compensation systems, salary structure development, incentive plan administration, and pay equity analytics.
• Strong advisory and leadership capabilities across HR and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, governance, and continuous improvement of compensation programs across multiple units.
• Manage annual compensation processes: merit planning, incentive administration, market adjustments, promotions.
• Advise HR and leaders on compensation strategy, job evaluations, organizational design, retention, and workforce planning.
• Conduct market pricing, internal equity reviews, and cost analyses to develop actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies, salary structures, and governance frameworks.
• Lead initiatives supporting acquisitions, restructures, and workforce investments.
• Partner with Finance, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, Legal, and HR Business Partners to align programs with objectives.
• Create and maintain compensation dashboards, analytics, and executive-level presentations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pay regulations, including pay transparency and equity.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Salary administration

Market pricing

Job evaluation

Incentive plan design

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel

Market data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics or related field

Masters preferred

CCP designation

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS platforms

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Manager of US Compensation to lead compensation programs across multiple business units. You will partner with HR and leaders to develop data-driven strategies that balance market competitiveness with internal equity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7–10 years in total rewards, strong advisory capabilities, and experience with SAP SuccessFactors and HRIS platforms. Location options include Buffalo, NY, New York, NY, or Chicago, IL with a focus on governance