Compensation Manager

James Hardie Building Products Inc

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Benchmarking, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Corporate Sales, Data Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Geography, Human Resources, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Operational Support, People Management, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Project/Program Coordination, Recycling, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, System Operations, Vlookups
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell, and StruXure.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we're united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

Compensation is an important component of our Total Rewards strategy which focuses on delivering Total Rewards that make us an employer of choice and empower our employees to live their best lives. We are seeking an experienced Compensation Manager to support a complex, evolving workforce across manufacturing, sales and corporate environments. The role is highly analytical and technical, with ownership of core compensation processes rather than people management.

The ideal candidate brings strong market pricing expertise, experience working across multiple employee populations, and comfort operating in a systems-enabled but Excel-heavy environment. Flexibility in approach is critical-this role requires navigating different compensation structures rather than applying a single, rigid framework. You will partner with Human Resources leadership, as well as internal teams in Finance, Legal, HR operations to address business needs, provide guidance and ensure successful outcomes.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage the annual compensation merit cycle and/or semi-annual promotion cycles for a large segment of the organization.
  • Lead market pricing and job architecture activities across:
  • Hourly and salaried populations
  • Exempt and non-exempt roles
  • Corporate, sales and/or manufacturing functions
  • Conduct in-depth compensation analysis, including:
  • Market benchmarking and pay structure assessments
  • Incentive plan scenario modeling
  • Ad-hoc analysis to support leadership decisions
  • Support bonus and incentive compensation programs.
  • Partner closely with HR and business leaders, including manufacturing stakeholders, to provide compensation guidance and recommendations.
  • Provide operational support for immigration and relocation programs in coordination with third party vendors.
  • Communicate and present compensation decisions clearly, including navigating difficult or sensitive conversations.
  • Contribute to the organization's expanding global compensation awareness, including pay transparency considerations in Europe.
  • Leverage systems and tools to manage compensation data accurately and efficiently.
  • Experience working with compensation systems is required.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency is essential, including: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, data manipulation and translating data into clear narratives
  • Ability to operate effectively in an Excel-driven environment while supporting broader system adoption.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree, ideally in a qualitative area
  • Approximately 5+ years of compensation experience.
  • Experience supporting employee populations of 2,500-5,000+ employees.
  • Strong U.S. compensation experience required; global exposure or awareness is a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Market pricing
  • Job architecture and evaluation methodologies
  • Compensation analysis across varied job families and pay structures
  • Experience supporting hourly and manufacturing populations is highly valued.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities is essential.
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
  • Comfortable flexing across compensation philosophies and structures (not tied to a single point-factor or singular A-point approach).
  • Experience in working alongside other experienced compensation professionals, enabling collaboration and customization rather than foundational build-out.
  • Confident owning a function and being accountable for outcomes without direct reports.
  • Clear, thoughtful communicator who can explain and defend compensation decisions.
  • Brings intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and an appreciation that compensation practices vary by geography, workforce, and business needs.
  • Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation
  • Experience in developing compensation structures and pay scales for corporate roles and functions; experience in developing manufacturing pay scales or hourly pay scales.
  • Expertise in financial analysis, statistical analysis, and modeling is required.
  • Business and financial acumen

What You'll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $140,000 to $150,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
  • Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
  • Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
  • Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
  • Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives | James Hardie

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

About the Company

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James Hardie Building Products Inc

At <span itemprop="name">James Hardie</span>, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to James Hardie employees.<br/><br/> Our <b>Health Insurance</b> program provides comprehensive coverage at a low co-pay cost for our employees that includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. The monthly insurance premium cost for an employee only is fully paid by James Hardie and results in no cost to you. For employees selecting spouse or family coverage, you pay a small monthly premium. In addition, you automatically receive <b>Accident and Life Insurance</b> coverage equal to 1.5 times your base salary as well as <b>Short Term Disability Insurance</b> that pays a percentage of earnings up to 13 weeks for salaried employees and 26 weeks for hourly. And, you can purchase additional voluntary <b>Term Life Insurance</b> for yourself, spouse and children through bi-weekly payroll deductions.<br/><br/> Want to save money on taxes? Our <b>Flexible Spending Accounts</b> lets you set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and dependent care expenses that you would typically pay out of your pocket with after-tax dollars.<br/><br/> When you run into a personal problem requiring special help, we have a free <b>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</b>. If you're not familiar with EAP's, it is a confidential program that offers professional assistance for life situations including alcoholism; drug abuse; marital, family, and emotional issues; financial issues; and more.<br/><br/> Need an auto insurance quote or legal services? Met Life Auto & Home Insurance along with MetLaw can provide these services to you at a low group rate.<br/><br/> We honor 10 paid holidays as well as <b>Funeral Leave</b> and <b>Jury Duty Leave</b> and paid time off.<br/><br/> What about retirement? James Hardie offers enrollment in <b>401(k) Retirement plan</b> four times a year and will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary. In many cases, employees can save up to 50% of their pay before taxes.<br/><br/> To help manage your income employees also have options for <b>Direct Deposit</b> and for optional James Hardie <b>Credit Union </b>participation which offers a Visa card, loans, CD's, IRA's and standard checking and savings accounts.<br/><br/> And did we mention discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movie theaters?<br/><br/> <b>Note: This is a summary of James Hardie USA benefits for employees not covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement and is not to be used as a full description of these benefits. Please contact Human Resources for more detailed information.</b>

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Construction
FOUNDED
1888
WEBSITE
https://www.jameshardie.com/