Compensation Manager

James Hardie is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to support a complex, evolving workforce across manufacturing, sales and corporate environments. The role is highly analytical and technical, with ownership of core compensation processes rather than people management.

Requirements

• Manage the annual compensation merit cycle and/or semi-annual promotion cycles for a large segment of the organization.
• Lead market pricing and job architecture activities across: Hourly and salaried populations, Exempt and non-exempt roles, Corporate, sales and/or manufacturing functions
• Conduct in-depth compensation analysis, including: Market benchmarking and pay structure assessments, Incentive plan scenario modeling, Ad-hoc analysis to support leadership decisions
• Support bonus and incentive compensation programs.
• Provide operational support for immigration and relocation programs in coordination with third party vendors.
• Communicate and present compensation decisions clearly, including navigating difficult or sensitive conversations.
• Contribute to the organization’s expanding global compensation awareness, including pay transparency considerations in Europe.
• Leverage systems and tools to manage compensation data accurately and efficiently.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus eligibility
• day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs