Compensation Manager - US/CAN Region (Project Management)
What you will do-
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Total Rewards professional to join our HR leadership team for the US and Canada region. As a key member of the regional HR leadership team, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the agility to balance day-to-day operational excellence with long-term strategic planning. A core focus of this role will be designing and managing competitive compensation, benefits, and incentive programs tailored to a predominantly manufacturing workforce. Ensuring market competitiveness to attract, engage, and retain shop floor talent is essential.
How you will do it-
Develop and execute a regional Total Rewards strategy for compensation, benefits, and communications in partnership with the Director of Benefits US/CAN.
Roll out the US compensation playbook across all plants, training and supporting HR leaders in benchmarking and program ownership.
Provide compensation design expertise for strategic initiatives, including incentive redesigns that align with operational goals and are easy to understand.
Lead the implementation of a career framework in the US/CAN region to support pay equity and transparency.
Manage annual compensation programs, including salary planning and incentive design, in coordination with the Global Total Rewards Manager.
Analyze plant leadership and staff roles to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Oversee design and administration of regional incentive plans, proactively addressing stakeholder concerns.
Represent the US/CAN region in global Total Rewards initiatives, ensuring local needs are reflected in global strategies.
Serve as the primary contact for recognition programs, aligning regional efforts with global processes and tools.
What we look for-
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of total rewards experience.
Experience in leading or supporting the development of a sub-functional strategy (e.g., total rewards, payroll, etc.) that supports a broader HR and/or business strategy.
Experience managing the change associated with a significant program, system, or framework implementation
Preferred
Ability to translate organizational challenges and needs into programs that enhance employee attraction and retention.
What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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