Compensation & Benefits Manager - San Antonio, Texas

Work on the 1-million sq. ft.  factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future. Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.   JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.   At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.   Position Purpose Responsible for the design, implementation and advisory of Compensation and Benefits programs, policies and strategies, to ensure operational excellence in the region and support JCB business strategy. Align all policies to Corporate and Regional HR. Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness in each country. Be compliant with all regulations, laws and labor standards in the region. Ensure all annual and quarterly processes are correctly administrated, including annual JCB Merit Increase and Annual bonus.   Position Type Exempt   Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Impact on Business Define, implement and update C&B procedures and policies for NAM Implement, administrate and guide on C&B processes and tools Participate in Compensation & Benefit surveys and perform the appropriate analysis to be used by HRBPs in applicable organizational decisions. Create salary structures and communicate benchmark data as required. Responsible to collect all job descriptions and kept them up to date. Evaluate, map and improve Internal structure according to IPE methodology. Responsible for implementation or improvement of company benefit plans Develop personnel cost budgets and salary projections Ensure compliance with local labor and tax laws. Responsible of international assignments and compensation proposals for Expats. Helps with documents and provide guidance to HQ about regional conditions and practices. Monitor macroeconomic indicators and advice about impacts in each country Lead Annual Salary Increase and Annual Bonus processes with guidelines and tools. Responsible to observe the fulfilment of C&B labor legal framework Innovation and Change Provide updates of international and local labor, compensation and benefits market practices and trends. Responsible for the analysis and measurement of possible impacts to the business, due to changes on local regulations. Create new compensation tools and processes where none exist · Improve existing compensation tools and processes Design strategies to minimize or eliminate risks. Cooperate with wellness initiatives to improve health and work-life balance Communication with internal and/or external customers, suppliers, and third parties Daily with HRBP’s. Jointly define local strategies on a continuous basis. Daily with Regional Leads. Provide guidance and advisory about C&B practices and policies on a continuous basis. Communication with HQ HR Team to ensure alignment and to collect feedback on a frequently basis. Weekly with the VP of HR to develop, implement and improve policies and practices, according to specific needs. Direct or indirect communication with Employees, regarding the management of their compensation and benefits package, to influence in their knowledge, perception and satisfaction on a frequently basis. Continuous communication with different consultants regarding market information and Compensation and Benefits practices, such as Mercer or Towers Watson on a frequently basis. Together, with the Benefits team, launch and monitor the Annual Benefits enrollment process. People Leadership Influence HRBPs and business leaders to implement new programs and processes according to strategies and influence them to use compensation information and methodologies in their decision-making. Influence high management to ensure the comprehension and implementation of all C&B programs and initiatives. Influence HQ HR C&B to design programs and tools that will support the function of JCB.   Key Performance Indicators Accuracy of Salary Structures Up-to-date IPEs Internal Equity & External Competitiveness   Minimum Qualifications 8-10 years relevant experience in compensation & benefits. International company/global background. 3-5 years managing international compensation and benefits responsibilities, projects or accounts, especially in North America. Knowledge and experience in Mercer methodologies, tools and surveys.   Preferred Qualifications Master’s in business Certified Compensation Professional Certified Benefits Professional Fluent in Spanish   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Proficient in Microsoft Office software Comfortable in an in-person office environment Technical competence is a plus Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level Must have excellent follow-through skills Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings Must be open to domestic and international travel Desire and proven ability to learn and grow   Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes   Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.