Total Rewards Manager, LATAM

Total Rewards Manager, LATAM (Maternity Leave) Work Mode: Remote Location: Remote – Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Opportunity TEMPORARY ROLE Basic Function This role is part of Kohler’s global Total Rewards organization and acts as the primary subject matter expert for Compensation & Benefits (C&B) across Latin America. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, governing, and optimizing compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and recognition programs that ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with global Total Rewards philosophy. The role serves as a strategic advisor to HR, business leaders, and plant HR teams in LATAM, providing expertise in compensation governance, job architecture, benefits design, pay equity, analytics, and compliance. It also partners with the Global Total Rewards COE to drive the Agile Rewards Framework while ensuring that local needs and labor environment requirements across LATAM countries are fully addressed. Key Responsibilities 1. Compensation Strategy & Governance Serve as the LATAM subject matter expert on all Total Rewards matters, including compensation structure, market competitiveness, job architecture, and internal equity. Advise HR and business leaders on offers, retention packages, critical roles, and competitive/practical application of market data. Lead the annual compensation cycles for LATAM (merit, bonus, promotions), including budgeting, tool preparation, calibration, communication, and partnership with HRBPs and Total Rewards COE. Manage regional job architecture and governance (job leveling, pay ranges, job matches) aligned with global frameworks. Conduct and analyze compensation surveys (salary, variable pay, allowances) and lead the survey participation process. Audit HRIS data to ensure job/title/grade consistency, data accuracy, and governance. 2. Benefits, Wellbeing & Recognition Design, evaluate, and administer LATAM benefit programs (medical, life, disability, retirement, flexible benefits, allowances) aligned to local markets and regulations. Drive benefit plan reviews, benchmarking, renewals, RFPs, vendor negotiation, cost control, and implementation of plan changes. Evaluate competitiveness of benefit plans and recommend changes aligned with market medians and Total Rewards strategy. Partner with Global Benefits to execute wellbeing, recognition, and engagement initiatives; monitor usage, report outcomes, and enhance program visibility. Develop and distribute benefits communication materials, orientations, newsletters, and dashboards. 3. Incentives & Pay for Performance Evaluate pricing requests, validate pay grade assignments, and maintain market-aligned pay structures. Ensure alignment with global compensation policies while accommodating LATAM-specific business needs. 4. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with LATAM employment, tax, payroll, and benefits legislation, as well as alignment with global governance. Monitor regulatory changes related to compensation, social security, pay transparency, pensions, and benefits. Maintain strong relationships with external consulting firms and brokers to stay ahead of market trends. 5. Analytics, Insights & Decision Support Build and maintain dashboards and analytical models on pay equity, compa ratios, penetration, salary movements, and benefits usage. Lead pay equity audits and recommend corrective actions.Provide data‑driven insights for annual wage reviews, union plant negotiations, and budgeting. Translate market intelligence into meaningful recommendations for HR and business leaders. 6. Processes, Tools & Continuous Improvement Manage regional Total Rewards calendars, communications, and change management. Administer rewards processes within global HRIS and compensation tools (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, survey platforms), ensuring high data quality and confidentiality. Support HR systems maintenance related to job structure and approved roles through periodic audits. Lead or participate in automation, process simplification, documentation, and self‑service initiatives. 7. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Collaborate with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and regional leadership to co‑create Total Rewards solutions. Manage external vendors and brokers; negotiate service terms, costs, and performance SLAs. Provide training and guidance to HR and managers on Total Rewards principles, tools, and decision guidelines. Skills/Requirements Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field. Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, ideally within a multinational company or consulting environment. Strong knowledge of LATAM compensation, payroll, and benefits regulations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and payroll systems. Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities. High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational discipline. Ability to work in a global matrix environment and travel when required. Why Choose Kohler? We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. 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