Total Rewards Manager, LATAM (Maternity Leave)
Work Mode: Remote
Location: Remote – Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Opportunity
TEMPORARY ROLE
BASIC FUNCTION
This role is part of Kohler’s
global Total Rewards organization and acts as the primary subject matter expert
for Compensation & Benefits (C&B) across Latin America. The position is
responsible for developing, implementing, governing, and optimizing
compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs that ensure
competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with global Total Rewards
philosophy.
The role serves as a
strategic advisor to HR, business leaders, and plant HR teams in LATAM,
providing expertise in compensation governance, job architecture, benefits
design, pay equity, analytics, and compliance. It also partners with the Global
Total Rewards COE to drive the Agile Rewards Framework while ensuring that
local needs and labor environment requirements across LATAM countries are fully
addressed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Compensation Strategy
& Governance
Serve
as the LATAM subject matter expert on all Total Rewards matters, including
compensation structure, market competitiveness, job architecture, and
internal equity.
Advise
HR and business leaders on offers, retention packages, critical roles, and
competitive/practical application of market data.
Lead
the annual compensation cycles for LATAM (merit, bonus, promotions),
including budgeting, tool preparation, calibration, communication, and
partnership with HRBPs and Total Rewards COE.
Manage
regional job architecture and governance (job leveling, pay ranges, job
matches) aligned with global frameworks.
Conduct
and analyze compensation surveys (salary, variable pay, allowances) and
lead the survey participation process.
Audit
HRIS data to ensure job/title/grade consistency, data accuracy, and
governance.
2. Benefits, Wellbeing & Recognition
Design,
evaluate, and administer LATAM benefit programs (medical, life,
disability, retirement, flexible benefits, allowances) aligned to local
markets and regulations.
Drive
benefit plan reviews, benchmarking, renewals, RFPs, vendor negotiation,
cost control, and implementation of plan changes.
Evaluate
competitiveness of benefit plans and recommend changes aligned with market
medians and Total Rewards strategy.
Partner
with Global Benefits to execute wellbeing, recognition, and engagement
initiatives; monitor usage, report outcomes, and enhance program
visibility.
Develop
and distribute benefits communication materials, orientations,
newsletters, and dashboards.
3. Incentives & Pay for
Performance.
Evaluate
pricing requests, validate pay grade assignments, and maintain
market-aligned pay structures.
Ensure
alignment with global compensation policies while accommodating
LATAM-specific business needs.
4. Regulatory Compliance
& Risk Management
Ensure
full compliance with LATAM employment, tax, payroll, and benefits
legislation, as well as alignment with global governance.
Monitor
regulatory changes related to compensation, social security, pay
transparency, pensions, and benefits.
Maintain
strong relationships with external consulting firms and brokers to stay
ahead of market trends.
5. Analytics, Insights &
Decision Support
Build
and maintain dashboards and analytical models on pay equity, compa ratios,
penetration, salary movements, and benefits usage.
Lead
pay equity audits and recommend corrective actions.
Provide
data‑driven insights for annual wage reviews, union plant negotiations,
and budgeting.
Translate
market intelligence into meaningful recommendations for HR and business
leaders.
6. Processes, Tools &
Continuous Improvement
Manage
regional Total Rewards calendars, communications, and change management.
Administer
rewards processes within global HRIS and compensation tools (Workday, SAP
SuccessFactors, survey platforms), ensuring high data quality and
confidentiality.
Support
HR systems maintenance related to job structure and approved roles through
periodic audits.
Lead
or participate in automation, process simplification, documentation, and
self‑service initiatives.
7. Stakeholder & Vendor
Management
Collaborate
with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and regional
leadership to co‑create Total Rewards solutions.
Manage
external vendors and brokers; negotiate service terms, costs, and
performance SLAs.
Provide
training and guidance to HR and managers on Total Rewards principles,
tools, and decision guidelines.
Skills/Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s
degree in human resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or
related field.
Minimum
8 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total
Rewards, ideally within a multinational company or consulting environment.
Strong
knowledge of LATAM compensation, payroll, and benefits regulations.
Strong
analytical and problem‑solving skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint
skills.
Experience
with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and payroll systems.
Strong
communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
High
level of confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational discipline.
Ability
to work in a global matrix environment and travel when required.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
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