Compensation Specialist

Job Requirements*

We are looking for a Compensation Sr Associate - Global/US to manage and

govern headcount planning and employment cost activities across U.S. operations

and global functions. This role partners closely with HR, Compensation, Finance,

and business leaders to ensure accurate workforce planning, cost forecasting,

system alignment, and data integrity to support annual budgeting and strategic

workforce decisions.

Key

Responsibilities*

Headcount Planning (Global / US)

• Lead the annual headcount planning cycle for U.S. and global populations

in alignment with corporate strategy and financial planning timelines

• Consolidate, validate, and reconcile headcount plans submitted by HRBPs,

regions, and global functions

• Track workforce movements including hires, backfills, transfers,

promotions, redeployments, and exits

• Ensure headcount plans align with approved budgets, organizational

structures, and governance standards

Employment Cost Planning

• Develop and maintain employment cost forecasts for U.S. and global

employee populations, including base salary, STI, LTI, benefits, and

allowances

• Partner with Compensation and Finance teams to model cost scenarios

and assess financial impact

• Support annual budget, reforecast, and long-range planning cycles with

accurate workforce cost inputs

• Monitor and analyze planned vs. actual employment costs and highlight

variances or risks

Data Management & System Updates

• Ensure accurate maintenance of headcount and cost data in core HR and

compensation systems (e.g., PeopleSoft / HRIS)

• Coordinate system updates related to:

 New positions and position changes

 Compensation updates impacting cost (salary, bonus, LTI)

 Promotions, transfers, and organizational changes

• Ensure data consistency across HRIS, Finance, and payroll systems (with

particular focus on U.S. payroll requirements)

• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and

security

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate and distribute headcount and employment cost reports for HR,

Finance, and leadership (Global and US views)

• Analyze workforce and cost trends, including regional and functional

insights

• Provide leadership-ready analysis to support decisions on capacity

planning, cost control, and workforce mix

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key liaison between HR, Compensation, Finance, and business

stakeholders across Global and US regions

• Support governance reviews, leadership approvals, and audit requirements
• Respond to ad-hoc headcount and cost analysis requests from Finance

and senior leadership

• Ensure compliance with internal planning standards, controls, and U.S.

regulatory considerations