Global Compensation Manager

Our client is within the aviation industry and have been going strong for over 40 years. The Global Compensation Manager will work (onsite, 4 days per week required) out of their headquarters that is located just a tad north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (my office is in Los Angeles). The role reports to the SVP, Global Human Resources.

The role:

The Global Compensation Manager is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and administration of the Company’s compensation programs. The Global Compensation Manager is critical in shaping and optimizing the Company’s global compensation strategy through designing competitive compensation programs, ensuring our compensation offerings align with business objectives, and attracts, retain and motivate top talent.

• Lead the development, execution, and administration of broad-based compensation programs, including salary structures, equity compensation programs, incentive plans, and pay benchmarking.
• Dive into data and build dynamic compensation models and reporting to provide insights for leadership. Fulfill ad hoc query, data modeling and reporting requests.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs and initiatives are effectively executed, compliant, and aligned with corporate objectives. Providing guidance on pay decisions, job architecture, job evaluation, leveling, salary band development and compensation policies.
• Manages annual compensation planning cycles, including merit increases, promotions, and budget recommendations. Ensures the annual merit and bonus processes are accurate and processed timely.
• Partners closely with HR and organizational leaders to review and process compensation requests.
• Partners with the HR Business Partners on the administration and organization employment offers, promotions/demotions, and termination packages.
• Prepares statistical analysis, data modeling, cost analysis in support of financial objectives.
• Subject Matter Expert for the interpretation of federal, state and local and international compensation regulations ensuring compliance.
• Oversee and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date compensation resources. Regularly update content, improve resource accessibility, and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the information aligns with current policies.
• Influence and contribute to the implementation of new compensation programs, new systems, and special projects as requested.
• Support M&A activities by evaluating and integrating compensation programs as needed.
• Participate in market surveys and analyze results to ensure compensation objectives are achieved.

**Hybrid work arrangement. Must be on site 4 days per week**

- Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field; master’s degree strongly preferred
- Min 7 years progressive experience in compensation, with at least 2 years in a manager capacity
- Proven experience with executive compensation, salary and hourly pay practices
- CCP required
- Proven experience in a complex, global, multi-site business
- Deep knowledge of global compensation laws and regulations