Compensation Lead

Job Description

Compensation Lead

Requisition ID: 3619

Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States

Job Family for Posting: Total Rewards

Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

Bring CNH Industrial Total Rewards to life — and create a workplace where people thrive.

Are you passionate about supporting employees, simplifying complex total rewards processes, and building a more engaging and inclusive workplace? Do you thrive on solving challenges, improving systems, and driving strategic impact? If so, CNH Industrial wants to meet you.

We are seeking a Compensation Lead to join our collaborative Human Resources team. In this high-impact role, you will play a critical part in shaping compensation programs that attract, retain, and recognize the people who power our mission — to meet the global challenge of feeding and sheltering a growing population while staying within our planet’s limits.

This role offers a unique blend of employee-facing support and behind-the-scenes leadership in systems, data, and process optimization. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring CNH Industrial’s Total Rewards strategy to life — driving continuous improvement, ensuring internal equity, and delivering an exceptional employee experience across the organization. This is a hybrid role and requires being onsite three days (3) per week out of our offices in Oak Brook, IL and two (2) days remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of compensation initiatives, including market pricing, survey participation, and benchmarking analysis to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Oversee the design and administration of compensation structures, job evaluations (including hourly and salaried roles), and incentive programs such as sales incentive plan (SIP) and company bonus plans (CBP/variable pay).
• Monitor compensation data and trends, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and internal policies; proactively identify and address pay equity or structure issues.
• Own key processes - bonus administration, sales incentive administration , general wage increases, intern compensation, and hourly bonus programs.
• Serve as the primary compensation advisor to HR partners and business leaders, providing expert guidance on offers, promotions, and compensation policies.
• Champion effective communication of total rewards programs to promote transparency and employee understanding.
• Produce and analyze compensation reports; drive process improvements and lead reviews of compensation tools (e.g., promotion tool, salary planning systems).
• Partner with global and local stakeholders to align compensation strategy with CNH Industrial’s reward philosophy and evolving business needs.
• Contribute to and deliver compensation-related training and resources across the HR and leadership community.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of progressive compensation experience , including market pricing, job evaluation, and incentive plan administration.
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead or senior-level compensation role , with demonstrated success advising HR and business leaders.
• Proven experience managing core compensation processes (merit, bonus, sales incentives, and promotions) within a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical capability and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Working knowledge of compensation tools and systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or MarketPay.
• Solid understanding of compensation compliance requirements, including FLSA and pay equity principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA in a related field.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant certification.
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee groups, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with global compensation practices and working in a matrixed, multinational organization.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex compensation concepts to non-HR audiences.
• Experience with compensation communications, training delivery, and change management. SQL/Python Data Maintenance
  

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Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $105,750 - $162,150 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) Please note that the high end of the compensation range is reserved for candidates whose experience and qualifications significantly exceed the requirements. Offers are typically made within the portion of the range that aligns with demonstrated skills and relevant experience.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here .

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] .