Compensation Lead
ENG · United States · 6 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of salary bands and compensation structures across regions (LATAM & U.S.)
- Define and evolve compensation guidelines, ensuring alignment with market trends, company growth, and business strategy
- Drive internal equity analysis, including compa-ratio reviews and salary structure optimization
- Own benchmarking processes and market analysis to ensure competitiveness in key talent markets
- Provide strategic insights on compensation trends, talent scarcity, and regional dynamics
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities related to compensation positioning
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to define competitive and consistent offer strategies
- Guide complex or high-impact offers, ensuring alignment with internal equity, market data, and business needs
- Support hiring decisions with data-driven recommendations
- Own compensation reporting and analytics (salary benchmarks, inflation, exchange rates, headcount evolution)
- Build and enhance dashboards and data visualization tools for decision-making
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of compensation data across systems (SAP, Deel, etc.)
- Oversee and optimize compensation processes (offers, promotions, salary adjustments, onboarding data)
- Ensure smooth execution and continuous improvement of compensation workflows
- Support contractor models, documentation, and compliance in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, HR, or related fields
- 5+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, or similar roles
- Proven experience owning or leading compensation processes and decisions
- Experience working in global or multicultural environments is highly valued
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel (mandatory)
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Experience with HR systems (SAP, Deel, or similar)
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of compensation principles: benchmarking, salary structures, internal equity
- Familiarity with contractor models and labor regulations in LATAM and/or the U.S.
Soft Skills
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced English (mandatory)