Ferrero International

Compensation Director North America

Ferrero International$142K — $190K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 10-12 years experience minimum in Rewards and/or HRIS.
  • Previous experience with SAP and/or Success Factors preferred.
  • Familiarity with Korn Ferry / Hay Group job grading methodology.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively to leadership.
  • Comfortable presenting and navigating high-stakes conversations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and deployment of local Reward policies aligning with Group principles.
  • Partner with HR and Talent Managers on compensation and recognition topics.
  • Lead annual compensation cycle including benchmarking and merit planning.
  • Manage company incentive plans regarding design, communication, and administration.
  • Support job evaluation processes for new and existing roles based on aligned methodologies.
  • Conduct research on compensation legislation, market trends, and best practices.
  • Support mobility terms for international employees relocating to North America.
  • Supervise 2 direct reports in Compensation and Mobility.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off program.
  • Additional perks aimed at employee well-being.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Compensation Director and are actively reviewing applications.

The Compensation Director on our North America Rewards team plays a key role in creating policies that attract, retain, and motivate talent while maintaining Ferrero's core values. The role will be responsible for business partnering on compensation and recognition topics, leading the year-end compensation cycle, overseeing mobility and expatriate compensation programs, supporting the personnel budgeting process, steering our benchmarking and job evaluation processes, and spearheading other Rewards projects and initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:
• Oversee design, development and deployment of local Reward policies and ad hoc programs (Sales Incentives, Top Talents, Retention plans, etc...), in alignment with Group principles
• Partner with HR and Talent Managers on compensation and recognition topics to support attraction, retention, development and/or separation of employees across the employment life-cycle
• Lead the annual compensation cycle (including benchmarking activities, merit planning and bonus accrual), while maintaining responsibility for data accuracy, communications, trainings and timelines.
• Manage company incentive plans, including design, communication, administration and financial accruals
• Partner with HR and Business stakeholders to support the job evaluation process for new and existing roles based on aligned methodologies.
• Conduct research on legislative governance, local market trends and industry best practices to advance Ferrero's competitive advantage
• Support the mobility and compensation terms of international employees relocating to North America on short-term and long-term assignments.
• Steward the relationship with key external partners or consultants that support the company in compensation and mobility services
• Supervise the work of 2 direct reports in the Compensation and Mobility area.

About You:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; Master's Degree preferred
• 10-12 years experience minimum in Rewards and/or HRIS
• Previous SAP and/or Success Factors experience is preferred
• Familiarity with the Korn Ferry / Hay Group job grading methodology
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite; high level utility of Microsoft Excel and Power Point required
• Ability to effectively read, analyze and interpret information, summarize and present data to leadership.
• Comfortable presenting in front of audiences or navigating through high-stakes conversations

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Our Benefits & Perks:

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The base salary range for this position is $142,000 - 190,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero International

Ferrero International S.A. is a global confectionery company that produces a range of chocolate and hazelnut-based products. The company was founded in 1946 by Pietro Ferrero and is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Ferrero International is best known for its Nutella spread, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and Kinder chocolates. The company operates in over 170 countries and has more than 30,000 employees worldwide. Ferrero International is a privately held company and is owned by the Ferrero family.
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