Compensation Lead

IntroOur client, a well-known global company in the food and beverage industry, is seeking a Compensation Lead to support their team on a contract basis. This role will cover a leave and offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, global compensation initiatives.TitleCompensation LeadLocationChicago, IL (Hybrid – onsite Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday)Pay RateUp to $74.09/hourContractA few months (To be determined)DescriptionThe Compensation Lead will play a key role in driving compensation strategy and execution across North America support functions, as well as global capability centers in India and Mexico. This position partners closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide guidance on job evaluations, market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentive plan design. The role requires strong analytical and technical expertise, along with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and lead large-scale initiatives.Key responsibilities include:• Develop and administer compensation programs across multiple countries• Execute annual salary planning and incentive cycles• Conduct and oversee job evaluations, including executive roles• Design and implement compensation policies to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness• Manage salary survey participation and salary structure development• Deliver compensation-related training to stakeholders• Identify process improvements and recommend policy enhancementsBasic Qualifications• 7+ years of compensation experience• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, program design, and analytics• Strong Excel and technical/analytical skills• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in complex environments• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills• Ability to influence without direct authorityPreferred Qualifications• Experience with India and/or Mexico labor markets• Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation experience• Background in change management within COE or shared services models• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or similar certificationEducationBachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferredApply Today!If you’re a compensation expert looking to make an impact in a global organization, we encourage you to apply.PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.