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Morton Salt · 13 hours ago

Compensation Director

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. They are seeking a Compensation Director to lead the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs that attract and retain talent while driving business results and ensuring compliance.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives

Proactively develop and implement compensation programs including incentive plans, salary structures, job architecture, and leveling frameworks

Conduct thorough analysis of market trends, industry benchmarks, and internal data to assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of existing compensation programs

Drive the annual compensation planning process to include merit increase, bonus, and internal equity recommendations through thoughtful analysis and consultation with business partners

Collect, analyze, and maintain analytical reports including annual merit, performance calibration, short-term incentive calculations, sales and marketing incentives, and special incentives

Manage compensation functions including survey participation, market pricing, job evaluation, and other initiatives

Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation

Lead other compensation-related projects, as required

Partner with leaders on compensation-related matters, providing guidance and consultation on compensation policies and practices

Create clear communication strategies to educate employees and managers about compensation programs

Develop compensation guidelines, tools, and training materials

Serve as subject matter expert on compensation philosophy and best practices

Qualification

Compensation strategyCompensation principlesJob evaluationHRIS systemsData analysisFinancial acumenProject managementChange managementCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or HR-related area

10+ years of progressive compensation experience

Extensive expertise in compensation principles and practices

In-depth experience in the application of concepts associated with job evaluation, job analysis, market pricing, and total rewards

Comprehensive understanding of applicable compensation laws and regulatory requirements across North America, including federal, state, and provincial regulations

Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation tools

Advanced Excel skills and experience with data analysis and visualization tools

Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities

Strategic thinking with ability to translate business needs into compensation solutions

Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and presentation abilities for all organizational levels

Change management expertise and ability to influence stakeholders