Rewards Manager, NAM (Compensation)

Job Description

Rewards Manager (Compensation)

As Rewards Manager, NAM you will work closely with:

• NAM People Business Partners
• NAM Employee Experience Organization (People Partners, People Advisors, Talent Acquisition team, Payroll, T&D, etc. )
• NAM Rewards collegues (Head of Rewards Delivery, NAM, Rewards Manager, Rewards Specialists, Benefits and Leave of Absence team)
• Corporate Rewards Solutions team members to ensure regional deployment of specific Rewards projects ensuring full coordination with the NAM EEO Rewards team.

You’ll leverage past experience and deep knowledge along with an ability to build trust and respect to analyze and develop implementation plans for complex projects ensuring needed buy in and role clarity among the entire Employee Experience Organization.

A key to succeeding in this role will be balancing between significant complexity and diversity across brands in the region, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and working towards providing an aligned employee experience. You will have a unique opportunity to stretch your capabilities by learning from, sparring with and building lasting relationships with diverse and professional colleagues all over the world.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take ownership of key Rewards initiatives, ensuring our programs deliver measurable impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Annual Compensation Cycle: Manage merit, bonus, promotions, and variable pay plans.
• Be the Expert: Advise on salary proposals, job evaluations, and market competitiveness.
• Empower Our HR Teams: Deliver training, tools, and insights to enable People Partners and PBPs to apply Rewards principles effectively.
• Shape Market Strategy: Conduct market analyses, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to packages and processes.
• Drive Local Implementation: Ensure projects align with global standards and comply with local regulations.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Spot opportunities and collaborate with global teams to refine processes.
• Lead Regional Projects: Support global initiatives and manage regional efforts, including M&A due diligence and integration.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Global/Regional Rewards, Employee Experience, Legal, Finance, Tax, M&A teams, and external consultants.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (advanced degree/certification preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards or Compensation, with strong U.S. and Canada expertise.
• Experience in unionized environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Background in large international organizations and ability to navigate complex stakeholder networks.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence diverse HR stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-driven attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Why Maersk?

At Maersk, we’re not just moving cargo, we’re moving the world forward. Join a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating exceptional employee experiences. Here, your ideas matter, and your impact will be felt across the organization.

Job Type:

Full Time

This role allows the selected candidate to work from home 2 days per week as part of our flexible work policy.

Salary:

$115,000 - $140,000*

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Relocation & Immigration support is not available for this position.

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