COMPENSATION MANAGER

About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the roleDrive Compensation Excellence as a Compensation Manager North America Region*HYBRID ROLE- 2 Days in office a week in Beloit, WI*Spearhead strategic compensation management as a Compensation Manager NA, fostering transparency and equity across North America. As a subject matter expert, design, implement, and enhance compensation initiatives aligned with our global rewards strategy, overseeing base pay, incentives, recognition, performance management, and more.Ensure compliance, equity, and cost-effectiveness across programs, policies, and procedures.Guide market analysis, job evaluation, salary surveys, and pay grades, maintaining a competitive and globally connected rewards program.Collaborate with HR partners, managers, and peers, advising on pay decisions, offers, policy, and exceptions.Lead annual pay planning, incentive payments, performance management, and program enhancements.Develop compelling materials for management and remuneration committees.Key responsibilitiesPrioritization and ExecutionAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlines across the compensation team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of projects.Organizational ChangeCollaborative approach to building alignment and driving change across the organization, ensuring successful implementation of compensation programs and initiatives.Operational ExcellenceExcel in project management, delivering high-quality and timely deliverables.Proactively communicate and educate on performance management, compensation plans, and policies, fostering understanding and engagement.Oversee plan modeling, budgeting, analytics, and incentive calculations.Serve as the primary compensation resource for issues, international assignments, union matters, mergers, and acquisitions.Partner with HR-ICT and the service center, ensuring accurate compensation information and an intuitive user experience.Qualifications and skillsA bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field is required.Minimum of 8 years of experience in compensation, with at least 3 years of experience managing a compensation function.Comprehensive knowledge of North American (U.S. and Canada) pay regulations and laws.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Experience with SAP and professional certifications is an advantage.This role does not have direct reports but coordinates compensation support through external vendors and a centralized service center.Salary Range: $122,128-$189,720If driving strategic compensation initiatives, fostering transparency, and delivering exceptional customer service excites you, join our team and unlock your potential