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CDW · 7 hours ago

Global Compensation and Benefits Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

CDW is a global technology company focused on designing adaptable compensation and benefits programs. The Global Compensation and Benefits Manager will be responsible for researching, recommending, and implementing compensation and benefits programs globally, ensuring alignment with local market and statutory requirements.

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Responsibilities

Compensation Program Design & Implementation – Research, recommend, and implement country-level compensation programs that align within the company’s global compensation philosophy and frameworks. Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness while accounting for local practices and compliance requirements

Job Architecture & Leveling – Partner with HR and business leaders to evaluate roles, align job levels, and maintain consistency within the global job architecture

Market Pricing & Benchmarking – Lead market analyses using survey data; interpret global and local market trends to guide pay recommendations

Localization & Compliance – Adapt global compensation programs to meet statutory, cultural, and market-specific needs

Benefits Program Design & Implementation – Benchmark and recommend benefits programs for specific countries, working within the global benefits framework to balance global alignment with local relevance

Vendor & Cost Analysis – Research and recommend benefit vendors and partners; perform cost modeling and impact analysis to inform country-level program decisions

Program Rollout – Translate recommendations into action by developing rollout plans, coordinating with HR and business leaders to communicate and implement changes, and tracking outcomes for continuous improvement

Governance & Compliance – Ensure all compensation and benefits programs meet applicable local employment laws and reporting obligations

Advisory & Partnership – Serve as a trusted partner to regional HR and business leaders on Total Rewards topics; collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and HR Operations

Adaptability - You thrive in the space between structure and flexibility—using global frameworks as a foundation, not a fence. You bring analytical depth, curiosity about local markets, and a practical approach to making global rewards work everywhere we operate

Qualification

Global compensation programsBenefits program designMarket pricing methodologyJob evaluationFinancial modelingAnalytical skillsStakeholder alignmentCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelors degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in global compensation and benefits, ideally within a multinational organization and/or a consulting firm OR 9+ years of progressive experience in global compensation and benefits, ideally within a multinational organization and/or a consulting firm

Deep understanding of job evaluation, global leveling frameworks, and market pricing methodology

Experience managing or advising on benefit programs across multiple countries

Proven ability to execute program rollouts—from planning and stakeholder alignment through communication and post-launch evaluation

Strong analytical, data interpretation, and financial modeling skills

Demonstrated ability to balance global consistency with local relevance

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, or related field