Manager, Compensation

Whirlpool; Stanger / KwaDukuza; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home appliance manufacturer is seeking a Manager of Compensation to develop and implement compensation programs that align with business objectives. Located in South Africa, this role involves strategic design and governance of broad-based compensation programs, particularly focusing on Sales Incentive Plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in compensation, and strong analytical skills. A generous benefits package is offered, along with flexibility and time-off benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Employee discounts

Fitness reimbursement programs

Sabbatical after five years

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in compensation.
• 5+ years of experience in total rewards, including benefits and global mobility.
• Experience with the manufacturing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Sales Incentive Plans (SIP).
• Oversee short-term incentive programs.
• Direct the strategy for hourly wage scales.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Financial management

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Google apps

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 70113

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company drives meaningful innovation to meet evolving consumer needs through its brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales, with 44,000 employees and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of The Compensation team is responsible for the analysis and implementation of compensation policies and procedures consistent with the organization\'s overall reward strategy. It develops, implements, and administers compensation such as salaries, short- and long-term incentives, job evaluations, salary increases, and salary surveys.

Your role

Whirlpool Corporation is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Manager, Compensation role located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This role is a 5-day, in-office role. This role is an individual contributor and is part of the Global Human Resources organization, specifically the Total Reward Center of Expertise (COE) team, with a focus on broad-based compensation support. The Manager, Compensation is responsible for developing and implementing compensation programs that align with the company\'s business objectives and attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This role is responsible for the strategic design and governance of broad-based compensation programs across the enterprise, with a specialized focus on Sales Incentive Plans (SIP), Hourly Job Architecture, and comprehensive Hourly Pay Support. A comprehensive relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Your responsibilities will include

• Broad-Based Compensation Strategy:

  • Sales Incentive Design: Lead the design and governance of Sales Incentive Plans (SIP). Partner with Sales Leadership and Finance to ensure plans drive the right behaviors and align with growth targets.

  • Philosophy & Governance: Maintain the organization\'s broad-based compensation philosophy, ensuring consistent application across corporate, field, and manufacturing environments.

  • Incentive Management: Oversee short-term incentive (STI) programs, ensuring performance metrics are effectively integrated and communicated.

  • Strategic Consulting: Act as the primary COE consultant for Tier Two and HRBPs on complex compensation issues.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including FLSA and IRS regulations.

• Hourly Job Architecture & Pay Support

  • Hourly Architecture: Support the design and governance of a robust job architecture for hourly populations.

  • Wage Analysis: Direct the strategy for hourly wage scales, ensuring regular local market analyses are completed to ensure competitiveness in varied geographic locations.

  • Operational Support: Provide expert guidance on hourly pay practices, including shift differentials, overtime compliance, and premium pay structures.

  • Labor Relations Support: Partner with Labor Relations and Plant Leadership to provide data and modeling support for collective bargaining or wage adjustment cycles.

• Program Management & COE Execution

  • Annual Cycles: Lead the end-to-end strategy of the annual compensation cycle (merit and bonus) for broad-based populations, including budget modeling and alignment with HR Operations.

  • Market Intelligence: Oversee participation in global salary and hourly wage surveys. Interpret data trends to recommend structural changes to pay grades and hourly scales.

  • M&A Support: Provide compensation expertise during due diligence and integration, focusing on harmonizing sales and hourly pay structures.

  • Communication: Develop training materials to educate managers on the "why" behind compensation programs, particularly for complex sales and hourly structures.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree

• 5+ years of experience in compensation

Preferred skills and experiences

• Master’s Degree

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis tools

• 5+ years of experience in total rewards, including compensation, benefits, and global mobility.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a matrix environment and managing multiple stakeholders

• Experience with the manufacturing workforce

• A reputation for discretion, integrity, judgment, responsiveness, strong attention to detail, and common sense

• Strong analytical and financial management skills, with the ability to assess the cost-effectiveness and ROI of benefits programs.

• Creative thinking and a continuous improvement mindset

• Proficient in Google apps (Google Docs, etc.)

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more. Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.