Compensation Manager

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our US HR Compensation and Mobility team. This is a hybrid position, with on-site presence required in Buffalo, NY.

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

From your PASSION to ours

The Senior Compensation Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the Compensation function within our organization, partnering closely with HR leadership teams to develop a competitive and equitable pay structure that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. The compensation manager plans, develops and implements new and revised compensation programs, policies and procedures to align with the company's goals and competitive practices. This position is also responsible for ensuring that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Lead complete end-to-end implementation of the pay structures.

· Collaborates with senior leadership to define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with the organization's objectives and budget.

· Analyzes market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor data to ensure our compensation plans remain competitive and attractive in the marketplace.

· Develops, maintains, and continuously enhances a pay structure that balances internal equity and external competitiveness. Ensures compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations while establishing fair and equitable compensation practices.

· Leads efforts to evaluate and classify jobs within the organization, ensuring accurate job descriptions and appropriate salary ranges. Conducts market pricing and benchmarking studies to establish competitive pay ranges for all positions.

· Collaborates with the teams to design and administer incentive programs, including bonuses and productivity variable, to drive performance and retention.

· Utilizes data analytics tools to generate reports and dashboards that provide insights into compensation trends, costs, and effectiveness. Presents recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.

· Ensures the organization's compensation practices adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, including Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, state and local labor laws.

· Conducts periodic audits to maintain compliance and addresses any discrepancies.

· Partners with HR and business leaders to provide training and guidance on compensation-related matters.

· Fosters a culture of transparency and fairness in compensation discussions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1 FTE

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

· Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field required.

Experience

· 5 to 10 years of related experience

Specialized Knowledge

· Progressive experience in compensation management, including design and implementation of compensation strategies, both base pay modeling and incentive modeling and communications.

· Strong knowledge of compensation laws, regulations, and best practices.

Skills / Abilities

· English, French a plus.

· Strong Microsoft proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use O365 products, including Excel, Powerpoint and word.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and have strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills

· Ability to think creatively and problem solve

· Excellent organizational, communication, and attention to details