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Compensation Manager

Landis+Gyr

The Role

Overview

Manage US/Canada compensation programs, market analysis, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • compensation surveys
  • job evaluation
  • market analysis
  • rewards management
  • executive reporting
  • compliance

Tasks

-Communication and training: Communicate effectively and train managers and employees on compensation policies and processes. -Trend Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and legislation in compensation to maintain the company's competitive positioning. -Job Evaluation: Oversee job evaluation processes to determine appropriate salary levels and classifications and maintain/update local pay grade structures. -Market Analysis: Coordinate and participate in compensation surveys to gather market data, analyze industry benchmarks, and ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. -Program Development: Design and manage competitive compensation programs, policies, and procedures that are aligned with organizational goals and support talent attraction and retention. -Annual Rewards processes: In close collaboration with the US HR team and business leaders, oversee and manage the annual compensation processes for salary, short-term and long-term incentive plans for US- as well as Canada-based employees and ensure accuracy of relevant compensation data. -Executive compensation and reporting: Ensure alignment of US executive compensation packages, oversee executive payroll and support annual reporting requirements. -Compliance: Ensure all compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations. -Global Rewards projects: As a member of the Global Rewards team, support with global compensation related projects and processes. -Collaboration: Work closely with the US HR team, payroll and finance departments to forecast costs and impacts of compensation plans.

Requirements

  • ccp
  • sap/successfactors
  • advanced excel
  • hris
  • 5+ years
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive compensation data with discretion and integrity. -Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex problems with minimal guidance. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. -Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization. -Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail. -Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. -Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or similar certification is highly desirable. -Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, as well as project management and organization skills. Proficiency in HRIS and compensation analysis tools, ideally with experience in SAP/Successfactors, as well as advanced Excel skills. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations. -Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in compensation analysis, design and management, with strong knowledge of US compensation principles, practices and industry trends.

The Company

About Landis+Gyr

-Founded in 1896 in Switzerland, it began manufacturing electricity meters and steadily expanded overseas by the 1920s. -By the 1980s it introduced digital meters, and through early 2000s acquisitions (Enermet, Hunt, Cellnet) became a global AMI leader. -After ownership by Toshiba and a 2017 IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange, it now operates in over 30 countries. -Typical projects include deploying advanced metering infrastructure, grid‑edge intelligence, EV charging, water and street‑lighting networks. -They partner on grid modernization with utilities (electric, gas, water), offering smart meters, data analytics, and asset management platforms.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewables

Energy Storage

Smart Grid

Infrastructure

Utilities

Consumer Energy Management

Grid Edge Intelligence

Smart Infrastructure

Distribution Automation