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Compensation Lead

Mentis Systems
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Role: Compensation Lead

Duration: 10 Months

Work Location: Chicago IL 60601


Must haves:

• Deep compensation expertise

• Ability to lead large, cross functional initiatives

• Comfort operating globally and navigating complexity

• Strong technical acumen (advanced Excel, analytics)

Strong differentiators:

• Prior India and/or Mexico market exposure

• Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation experience

• Demonstrated change leadership within COE/shared services models

Job Description:

Job Title

Compensation Lead – WHQ

The Compensation Lead will play a critical role in driving compensation strategy and decision-making across North America Support Functions; India, and Mexico Global Capability Centers . Reporting to the Director of North America & WHQ Compensation, this position will provide expert guidance and consultation to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders on a range of compensation-related matters, including job evaluations, market benchmarking, job offers, salary structure development, and incentive plan design and administration. To succeed in this role, candidates must possess a unique blend of analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations.

Key Components of the role

• Develop and administer compensation programs across multiple countries

• Execute the annual salary planning and incentive cycles

• Perform and oversee job evaluations of both broad-based and executive positions

• Identify, design, and implement policies and procedures to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and fiscal responsibility that align with our pay-for-performance philosophy and culture of meritocracy

• Oversee the salary survey participation and salary structure development for multiple countries

• Develop, design, and execute compensation related training

• Propose process improvements and recommend policy changes to assure compliance and competitiveness of Kraft Heinz compensation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or equivalent degree preferred

• 7 years’ compensation experience, preferably with in-depth knowledge of India and Mexico Labor Markets

• In depth technical knowledge of compensation theories and principles, compensation program design, and applicable laws

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence team members without direct managerial authority

• Solutions-oriented mindset with a desire to innovate

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other HR certification preferred

• Korn Ferry Hay Job Slotting experience strongly preferred

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