HR Sr. Analyst, Compensation

Mercedes-Benz AG is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans, with over 170,000 employees worldwide. Mercedes-Benz AG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of luxury passenger cars. The company focuses on the development, production and sales of passenger cars, vans and vehicle-related services. Furthermore, the company aspires to be the leader in the fields of electric mobility and vehicle software. The product portfolio comprises the Mercedes-Benz brand with the sub-brands of Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-EQ, G-Class and the smart brand. As sustainability is the guiding principle of the Mercedes-Benz strategy and for the company itself, this means creating lasting value for all stakeholders: for customers, employees, investors, business partners and society as a whole.Objective:Ensure the effective design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation programs, supporting fair, competitive, and performance-driven pay practices. Provides analysis, reporting, and compliance oversight to guarantee alignment with corporate policies, market benchmarks, and local regulations. Additionally, manages expatriate administration processes to secure accurate and timely operations while ensuring a seamless employee experience.Day to day (main tasks):CompensationManage the annual salary review, merit increase, and bonus cycles, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate timelines.Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitiveness of salary structures.Maintain and update salary bands, compensation policies, and internal equity analysis.Prepare reports and presentations for management on compensation trends, variances, and recommendations.Ensure compliance with internal controls (ICS) and corporate/global compensation guidelines.Expatriate AdministrationCoordinate expatriate lifecycle processes: onboarding, assignment management, extensions, and repatriations.Liaise with external vendors to secure compliance with local laws and internal policies.Administer expatriate payroll elements (allowances, deductions, benefits-in-kind) in alignment with tax and social security regulations.Provide day-to-day support and guidance to expatriates on HR-related topics, benefits, and policies.Monitor and track expat costs, budgets, and accruals, providing analysis and forecasts for Finance/Controlling.General HR SupportAct as first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries.Ensure adherence to corporate policies, internal control standards, and labor law requirements.Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to support continuous improvement of processes.Profile:Education: Bachelor´s degree on Administration, Engineering or similar.Previous experience: 3-5 years in HR functions in automotive industry, in Compensation or Expatriate administrationLanguages: Advanced EnglishLocation: CDMX (Santa Fe)Local contract applies.Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.The power of being unique.Diversity & Inclusion at Mercedes-Benz. We attract and value a diverse workforce to drive innovation and reflect our global customers and environments in which we operate. We embrace the uniqueness of every team member and are committed to promoting an inclusive culture with equal opportunities for success. We enable our teams to bring their diverse experiences, skills and perspectives to build the world´s most desirable cars for a sustainable future. When choosing our talent we focus on their abilities and do not discriminate based on ethnic origin, nationality, gender, age, disability, social condition, health condition, religion, immigration status, opinions, sexual preference, marital status, university or appearance.