We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Compensation Manager to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The Associate Compensation Manager role sits within the EPDM Region. You will work in a high-performing team alongside HR and business stakeholders to execute compensation programs that support our reward philosophy, attract and retain talent, and ensure market competitiveness across the region. Reporting to the Senior Compensation Manager, EPDM, you will play a key role in managing annual compensation processes, providing support and advice on pay decisions, and enhancing our compensation frameworks, tools, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual merit cycle for assigned countries/HR teams, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Support the annual salary range review process for assigned countries within EPDM, including market data analysis, range modeling, and recommendations.
• Conduct job evaluations using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology for the assigned population, preparing recommendations, and escalating complex or senior cases for review/approval.
• Conduct pay equity, market competitiveness, and salary benchmarking analyses to identify issues, support decision-making, and provide recommendations to assigned countries/HR teams.
• Support compensation projects and process improvements to enhance EPDM compensation tools, frameworks, governance, and user experience.
• Partner with HR stakeholders on compensation, promotions, benchmarking, and pay decisions, providing advice and collaborating appropriately.
• Maintain EPDM region compensation documentation, toolkits, and manager materials.
• Operate as an individual contributor while collaborating closely with ZBB, Benefits, and wider Total Rewards team members.

Requirements

• Must have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included).
• Strong experience in compensation and/or total rewards.
• Experience using the Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation methodology (or a similar job architecture framework).
• Experience in salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret compensation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• 3 to 5+ years of prior compensation experience.
• FMCG experience preferred but not required.
• English language skills required.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with HR and business stakeholders.

Professional Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with all kinds of stakeholders.
• Confidence and ability to give pushback when necessary.
• Ability to simplify complex challenges into straightforward solutions.
• Strong analytical mindset to translate complex data into simple solutions.
• Excellent project management skills, organized and structured to manage multiple projects successfully.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every meal table we touch. We are on a mission to disrupt not only our own business but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans who work to improve our company, communities, and planet. We are proud of where we have been and even more thrilled about where we are headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions while celebrating both our wins and our failures as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.