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Bain & Company · 29 minutes ago

Senior Manager, Americas Regional Compensation Programs

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $166K/yr

8+ years exp

Bain & Company is consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work and is seeking a Senior Manager for Americas Regional Compensation Programs. This role involves serving as the primary compensation strategist for the region, ensuring compensation frameworks are effectively designed, implemented, and managed to attract and retain top talent while aligning with Bain’s business strategy.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the regional compensation strategist, translating Bain’s global compensation philosophy and principles into market-relevant programs and practices across the Americas

Provide subject matter expertise on compensation related regulations across the countries within the region, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru

Provide expert guidance to HR teams and business leaders to ensure internal equity, market competitiveness, and compliance with local regulations

Represent regional perspectives in global program design and compensation planning discussions

Advise on compensation-related aspects of job architecture initiatives, including job leveling, titles, and codes

Adapt global benchmarking methodologies to regional/local markets and partner with Comp COE market pricing operations team as well as local/regional HR and business leaders in gathering, reviewing and analyzing market benchmarking data

Utilize benchmark data analysis to propose/adjust market relevant compensation structures (e.g., pay ranges, pay mix models, etc.); build consensus for proposed changes and facilitate appropriate review and approvals for implementing changes

Partner with Compensation COE Budgeting team and Finance to inform compensation budget planning needs and ensure alignment between compensation design and fiscal strategy

Develop tools, models, and reports to analyze trends and assess the effectiveness of compensation programs

Ensure compensation structures are updated and maintained in Workday/HRIS and other relevant data files/tools

Partner with HR, business leaders and other stakeholders to develop and manage communications of compensation structure changes

Lead the execution of regional compensation cycles, including input into budget planning, developing and adapting compensation decision frameworks and guidance, defining system requirements and conducting readiness testing, and defining and executing governance processes (e.g., reviews and approvals)

Partner with HRIS/Workday teams to define configuration requirements, test functionality, and optimize system performance for compensation processes

Manage communications, training, and tools that support HR partners and leaders during compensation reviews

Ensure accurate and timely execution of all compensation actions and documentation

Manage execution of incentive programs, including planning, administration and ongoing program effectiveness reviews

Partner with Professional Development (PD) teams to regularly review performance management strategy and future changes; adapt compensation decision frameworks to align with PD frameworks

Partner with Regional HR leadership, Global function HRBPs, Office HR Partners and Managers, Recruiting function, Professional Development leadership, Finance, Legal, and the HRIS/Technology and Data Analytics teams to align processes, ensure compliance, and support effective compensation decision-making

Provide guidance and consultation to leadership on complex compensation matters, including promotions, retention, and market alignment

Serve as an internal advisor and thought partner to HR and business stakeholders on emerging market trends and best practices

Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure recruiting competitive data integrated into benchmarking process and data analysis

Develop/maintain consistent offer practices across the region including standardized guidance on offer packages and supporting tools and materials for recruiters and hiring managers

Develop and deliver compensation communication materials, including training guides, employee communication materials, compensation memos, FAQs, and additional content as needed

Conduct compensation training sessions for HR teams and key stakeholders to ensure consistency and confidence in decision-making

Support the creation of communication strategies for compensation-related change initiatives

Manage and develop junior compensation professionals, fostering continuous learning and operational excellence

Drive process improvement and operational efficiency within the Americas compensation team and across the broader Compensation COE

Qualification

Compensation program managementGlobal compensation expertiseAnalytical skillsHRIS tools (Workday)Communication skillsCollaboration tools SharePointCollaboration tools TeamsLeadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field

8+ years of progressive compensation program management experience within a corporate environment

Experience within Professional Services

Experience with global compensation programs, specifically across countries in North and South America

Strong knowledge of all forms of compensation (base, variable, and deferred) and current market practices

Experience leading transformational change within compensation or broader HR functions

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in Excel and data modeling

Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions

Proven discretion and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Demonstrated experience with HRIS tools, preferably Workday

Familiarity with SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools

Preferred

Master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., HR, Business, Economics, Statistics)

Benefits

401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service

Annual discretionary performance bonus

4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years and fully vested upon start

Full coverage of individual medical, dental, and vision premiums

Generous paid time off, including parental leave and holidays

Paid life and long-term disability insurance

Annual fitness reimbursement

Company

Bain & Company

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Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm, a top advisor to the world's leading private, public and non-profit organizations.

Founded in 1973

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bain.com

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