Compensation and Benefits Lead
Oak Brook, IL, US
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 Total Rewards / 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.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the execution of compensation initiatives, including market pricing, survey participation, and benchmarking analysis to maintain competitive and equitable pay practices.
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Oversee the design and administration of compensation structures, job evaluations (including blue-collar and salaried roles), and incentive programs such as sales incentive SIP) and company bonus plans (CBP/variable pay).
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Monitor compensation data and trends, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and internal policies; proactively identify and address pay equity or structure issues.
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Own key annual processes, including salary merit planning, bonus administration, general wage increases, intern compensation, and hourly bonus programs.
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Serve as the primary compensation advisor to HR partners and business leaders, providing expert guidance on offers, promotions, and compensation policies.
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Champion effective communication of total rewards programs to promote transparency and employee understanding.
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Produce and analyze compensation and benefits reports; drive process improvements and lead reviews of compensation tools (e.g., promotion tool, salary planning systems).
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Partner with global and local stakeholders to align compensation strategy with CNH Industrial’s reward philosophy and evolving business needs.
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Contribute to and deliver compensation-related training and resources across the HR and leadership community.
Experience Required
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related technical field of study and 8+ progressive compensation experience, including market pricing, job evaluation, and incentive plan administration.
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2+ years in a lead or senior-level compensation role, with proven experience advising HR and business leaders.
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Demonstrated experience managing annual compensation processes (merit, bonus, promotions) in a complex organization.
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Strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
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Working knowledge of compensation tools and systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, MarketPay, etc.).
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Solid understanding of compensation compliance requirements (FLSA, pay equity, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree or MBA in a related field.
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CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or other relevant certification.
- Experience supporting both salaried and hourly/blue-collar employee groups, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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Familiarity with global compensation practices and working in a matrixed, multinational organization.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex compensation concepts to non-HR audiences.
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Experience with compensation communications, training delivery, and change management.
- SQL/Python Data Maintenance
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $105,750 to $155,100, plus applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
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 - hybrid with three (3) days onsite and two (2) days remote
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
Nearest Major Market: Chicago