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Compensation Manager

Vertisystem (A MOURI Tech Company)
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 8/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026

Short Description:

The Sr. Manager, Compensation will play a critical role in driving compensation strategy and decision-making across North America Operations and Procurement. 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 for both the salaried and hourly populations

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

5 years’ compensation experience with in-depth knowledge of Operations and Plant Manufacturing

People Management experience is strongly preferred

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


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