Strategic US Compensation Leader

Lactalis USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Education reimbursement

Paid Time Off from day one

Job summary

Lactalis USA seeks a Manager, US Compensation to lead enterprise-wide compensation programs across its multi-site manufacturing and corporate environment. Reporting to the Director of U.S.

Compensation & Global Mobility, you will partner with HR and business leaders to develop strategies that attract and retain talent while balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong data analytics, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Masters preferred.
• CCP designation strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive compensation or total rewards experience.
• Experience with multiple business units or locations in a decentralized org.
• Experience advising HR and business leaders on compensation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, governance, and improvements of compensation programs across units.
• Manage annual compensation processes: merit, incentives, market adjustments.
• Advise HR and leaders on compensation strategy and job evaluations.
• Conduct market pricing, internal equity reviews, and cost analyses.
• Develop and maintain compensation policies, salary structures, and governance.
• Lead initiatives supporting organizational changes and acquisitions.
• Create dashboards and present insights to executives.
• Ensure compliance with pay regulations and pay transparency.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Leadership

Data analytics

Market pricing

Pay equity

Excel

PowerPoint

English

French (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Masters preferred

CCP designation preferred

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS platforms

Mercer

WTW

Aon

Job description

Lactalis USA seeks a Manager, US Compensation to lead enterprise-wide compensation programs across its multi-site manufacturing and corporate environment. Reporting to the Director of U.S.

Compensation & Global Mobility, you will partner with HR and business leaders to develop strategies that attract and retain talent while balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong data analytics, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with