Senior Manager, Compensation

Job summary

The Senior Manager, Compensation designs and implements global compensation frameworks, including merit budgets and salary structures, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. They also support M&A activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive competitive rewards strategies.

Job details

Schneider Electric has an exciting opening for a Senior Manager, Compensation. This is a hybrid role (2 days in-office per week) and can be based at any of our U.S. Hub locations. Key responsibilities: Designs and implements the Schneider Electric compensation framework which includes a variety of programs aligned with the people and business strategies, objectives and desired competitive position in the marketplace. Takes positive actions and accountability for assigned work. Maintains deep knowledge of the competitive compensation market space. Serves as a champion for innovation in the compensation space. Designs competitive compensation solutions by considering external benchmarks, business needs, employee preferences and cost considerations. Serves as the North America compensation lead for certain initiatives and ensures global compensation programs are rolled out efficiently and effectively. Prepares merit budgets, salary structures and competitive market to meet budget and market competitiveness objectives. Ensures proper communication and training of the HRBP teams for them to deploy the compensation programs. Monitors deployment progress and results. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements. Studies existing and new federal, state, and local legislation by acquiring qualified opinions. Enforces adherence to requirements and advises management of needed actions. Supports business M&A efforts under the leadership of the M&A Project Manager by conducting due diligence and integrating new employees into the company with a focus on compensation. Works collaboratively and participates in global projects. Builds strong cross-functional relationships with HRBPs, HR Services, Legal, Finance and other HR colleagues. This role is for you if you have: 8+ years of relevant compensation experience in a large, global corporate and/or consulting environment, including demonstrated ability designing, implementing, and managing U.S. broad-based, sales and executive compensation strategy, programs and processes Experience effectively managing concurrent programs, processes and initiatives, collaborating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, and a proven ability to think about the change management implications of the work to be implemented Strong consultative skills and experience managing compensation for select businesses Strong leadership skills Expertise with the full spectrum of approaches and tools used for compensation-related market research, modeling and analysis Confidence and skill to develop and deliver formal and informal reports, presentations and communications to executive audiences Experience developing and delivering compensation communications and effectively managing change Ability to lead and handle multiple projects with energy and passion What's in it for me? High-visibility role where your work directly influences talent strategy and organizational success Opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and shape the future of rewards programs Supportive, innovative culture that values expertise and continuous learning Career growth in a dynamic environment with complex, strategic challenges Bring your rewards expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you — apply today! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 168,800 - USD 253,200 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team: Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date). Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares (eligibility depends on start date), and 401(k) + match. Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. 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We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. 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What you’ll do

The Senior Manager, Compensation designs and implements global compensation frameworks, including merit budgets and salary structures, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. They also support M&A activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive competitive rewards strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of relevant compensation experience in a large, global corporate or consulting environment. Proven expertise in managing U.S. broad-based, sales, and executive compensation strategies is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Basic life insurance • Benefit bucks • Flexible work arrangements • Paid family leave • Well-being programs • 12 holidays per year • 20 days of paid time off • Short-term incentives • Company shares • 401(k) with match • Career hub access • Learning platforms • Volunteer leave • Military leave

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compensation strategy
• Market research
• Data modeling
• Financial analysis
• Change management
• Stakeholder management
• Consultative skills
• Leadership
• Merit budgeting
• Salary structure design
• Executive compensation
• Sales compensation
• Compliance
• M&A due diligence
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Presentation skills
• Business Success
• Continuous Development
• Accountability
• Curiosity
• Time Off Management
• Engagement Surveys
• Resilience
• Executive Compensation Strategy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Talent Strategy
• Automation
• Change Management
• Communication
• Consulting
• Cyber Security
• Digitization
• Due Diligence
• Finance
• Sales
• Innovation
• Learning Platforms
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Presentations
• Business Strategies
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Compensation Manager
• Compensation / Benefits Manager
• Human Resource Managers
• Compensation and Benefits Managers