Manager, Compensation

We are seeking a Compensation Manager to join our Global Total Rewards team. You will serve as a strategic compensation business partner working with HR and business leaders to ensure our compensation strategies align with business objectives and talent needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compensation professional who enjoys partnering with HR and business leaders, leveraging market data, and driving impactful pay decisions in a complex, fast-paced environment.

• Serve as compensation subject matter expert for your assigned client group, providing consultative guidance and solutions aligned to business objectives
• Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with HR partners and business leaders
• Educate and guide HR Partners and business leaders on role alignment within the Celanese job architecture
• Conduct market pricing and analyze competitive data to ensure appropriate job leveling within the salary structure
• Lead annual competitive review, collaborating with HR Partners to make recommendation for market adjustments
• Evaluate new jobs and reclassification requests including determining appropriate FLSA exemption status
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HR Partners to develop competitive, equitable offers for new hires and promotions
• Develop and enhance compensation policies, procedures and guidelines that ensure consistency and compliance
• Contribute to strategic projects and broader Total Rewards initiatives that shape the future of our compensation programs and employee experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• 5+ years of compensation experience; global and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced Excel proficiency (complex formulas, modeling, data analysis)
• Experience working with HRIS systems such as SAP and survey management tools such as BetterComp
• Solid knowledge of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, and FLSA regulations
• CCP certification or progress toward CCP preferred
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment