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Sr. Manager, Compensation

_Work Mode: Onsite_

**Location: ** Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Leads Americas compensation consulting and Global Programs including:

+ Proactive compensation consulting, strategies, program design and business partnership for Kohler Co. businesses and positions in the Americas region.

+ Design and management of Americas compensation programs and processes such as bonus, merit, market pricing, wage & benefit, special bonus, critical positions, job architecture, etc.

+ Manages global compensation programs and processes, participates in the administration of exempt compensation, including research, consulting and technical support for the development and implementation of plans, policies, and programs to compensate employees, and also leading key compensation programs and processes.

Specific Responsibilities

_Strategic, Proactive Compensation Consulting & Program Design for the Americas_

+ Provides leadership and direction to the Americas Compensation team to proactively develop and implement compensation strategies to attract and retain talent.

+ Designs and develops compensation programs to assure competitiveness, consistency, equity and validity; giving consideration to individual country practices, laws and regulations as well as Kohler Co. practices.

+ Researches compensation best practices and programs.Proactively analyzes management, recruiting and market practices.Makes recommendations for compensation strategies and adaptation of programs to Kohler Co. as appropriate.

+ Reviews existing compensation programs and guidelines to insure market competitiveness of Kohler Co. practices as well as compliance with country and local laws and Kohler Co. approval policies and procedures.

+ Conducts and analyzes market compensation surveys to support competitive compensation classifications and individual pay.Selects market surveys to purchase and/or participate in.Coordinates the market survey participation process.

+ Provides compensation policy interpretation and guidance to HR and managers. Able to work through the most complex transactions as well as mentor and coach others on these transactions.

+ Supports enterprise compensation program & process transformation including ACT, authority levels, market pricing process, job architecture, etc. Applies continuous improvement techniques (ie. BPRs) to improve Americas & enterprise compensation programs and to simplify and improve efficiency of compensation processes).

_Management of Compensation Programs_

+ Designs and manages compensation programs, processes and systems to assure competitiveness, consistency, equity and validity; giving consideration to individual country practices, laws and regulations as well as Kohler Co. practices. Examples include merit, bonus, market pricing, compensation structure/job architecture, wage & benefit process, etc.

+ Responsible for market competitive compensation and market pricing process, reviewing existing compensation programs and guidelines to insure market competitiveness of Kohler Co. practices as well as compliance with country and local laws and Kohler Co. approval policies and procedures.

+ Manages executive, management and professional compensation programs, including merit processes in addition to merit administration for administrative non-exempt associates globally.

+ Provides leadership for global projects relating to improvements in compensation processes.Applies continuous improvement techniques to improve efficiency of compensation processes.

_Other Responsibilities_

+ Conducts or facilitates training sessions on topics related to compensation.

+ Maintains liaisons with compensation organizations, other companies, professional groups, etc. to stay abreast of new compensation developments and exchange information.

+ Assists in HR due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions.

+ Assists in Factory compensation for the Americas.

+ Performs related assignments as delegated.

Skills/Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum 7 years experience in Human Resources, Business or related field.Ideal candidate will have a minimum 5 years experience (3 years as Manager) specific to Compensation or related role, in positions of progressive responsibility and leadership.

+ CCP preferred.

+ Thorough knowledge of Kohler Co. processes, compensation principles & Kohler organizational structure preferred.

+ Individual must have the ability to discern the impact of compensation proposals on the business, and an awareness of leading-edge compensation methods and market best practices.

+ Must have strong computer skills and be effective with Excel. Must be flexible, adaptable, able to turn on a dime and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Other necessary skills:

+ Results focus and energetic

+ Solutions oriented

+ Business partnership and customer focus

+ Develop working relationships quickly

+ Problem solving capability

_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._

_We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $141,800 - $222,900. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation._

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.