Global Compensation Manager/Partner

About the role

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.

As the Manager, Global Compensation, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our compensation strategies to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. You will collaborate closely with HR, finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our business objectives. You will act as a subject matter expert in critical compensation processes and continuous improvement of our global compensation programs. This role requires strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Compensation Program Management: Partner to design, implement, and manage our comprehensive compensation programs and processes including annual compensation planning cycles, global career framework (job architecture), job evaluations, salary structures, incentive plans, and rewards and recognition program. Your expertise will help us attract and retain top talent while ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends and ensure our compensation practices remain competitive. Lead global salary survey participation and analyze competitive trends and practices to inform program enhancements. Develop and maintain analytics and metrics to provide clear visibility into compensation outcomes and effectiveness.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert to HR Business Partners and business leaders on compensation matters such as new hire offers, promotions, job evaluations, and compensation best practices. Act as a key resource for resolving complex compensation queries and issues, leveraging in-depth understanding of market data and internal frameworks.
• Compliance and Governance: Collaborate with internal and external auditing teams to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting of compensation data, as well as compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and governance standards including stock-based compensation disclosures. Proactively identify and address risks, ensuring compensation processes adhere to best-in-class governance principles.
• Communication and Training: Develop and deliver training materials and toolkits to educate managers and HR teams on compensation policies, processes, and best practices. Craft clear and concise communications to explain compensation philosophy, changes in policy, and key program updates to diverse audiences.
• Stock-Based Compensation: Support stock-based compensation programs, such as stock options, RSUs, and PSUs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master's degree or professional certification such as CCP is a plus).