Director of Compensation & Benefits

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.


Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that include national general contracting concentrating in the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing.


At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Role Purpose:

The role is responsible for providing expert support and guidance on the development and administration of compensation and benefit programs in the Region. Reporting to the Director HR & HSEQ, the role will take the lead in developing an appropriate pay and compensation philosophy for the region that aligns with Corporate and Region leadership objectives and budget.


Role & Responsibilities

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains highest standards of Corporate governance & ensures all activities are performed ethically and in compliance with Company standards, relevant laws, regulations and industry standards
• Supervisors and Managers must demonstrate effective safety leadership for all Company staff, employees and any persons visiting them whilst on Company or client premises

QUALITY:

• Responsible for being familiar with Company Quality policies & procedures and to follow them at all times
• Reinforces importance of service quality at all times when engaging with employees
• Conducts audits of C&B programs to identify areas for improvement as well as ensuring consistency to philosophy

OPERATIONS:

• Identifies and evaluates opportunities for improving the Region's C&B programs, remaining cost effective and generating a positive impact on the employee experience
• Manages the Company's Short-Term Incentive program (STI) for the Region, ensuring clear communications and consistency in application across the entities
• Responsible for developing Region specific incentive programs as required, ensuring they are cost effective and deliver the value desired by the organization through clear and transparent performance measures
• Supports HRBP's and internal stakeholders in developing compensation packages required for new roles being introduced to the Region
• Implements necessary salary benchmarking to validate the organisations' compensation philosophy, ensuring fairness and competitiveness
• Develops a necessary job architecture approach in alignment with Corporate subject matter experts and programs
• Responsible for reporting on compensation including but not limited to annual report, monthly reports, and CSRD reporting as well as to any external government enquiries
• Responsible for administration of the Company's 401k program including performance, costs, communications and regular negotiations as required
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws relation to employee C&B programs

FINANCIAL:

• Assists with the compensation & benefit planning to align with the annual budget, ensuring plans are in place to meet operational goals
• Develops a method to track increase in costs in benefits as well as increases in SG&A costs
• Negotiates with key Compensation & Benefit vendors
• Regularly investigates external market to ensure Company C&B elements are up to date and competitive including variable allowances

COMMUNICATION:

• Facilitates the development of presentations and other compensation & benefit material for key stakeholders across the Region and at Corporate
• Partners with HRBPs and leadership to communicate compensation policies and programs to employees
• Administers annual benefit communication programs
• Liaises with Corporate SME's and other Region C&B specialists as and when required

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT:

• Supports and actively promotes Company's program of performance management and coaching opportunities including but not limited to: Performance management, succession planning, talent assessments
• Supervisors and Managers should collaborate with Human Resources & Training and Development to drive strategies for the recruitment and retention of key personnel and to foster an environment that supports the attraction and retention of a high performing talented workforce

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• Strong technical knowledge of compensation and benefit programs in industrial sectors, oil & gas, petro-chemical, construction
• Significant knowledge of 401k and medical coverage programs
• Significant experience in market compensation analysis, understanding of job architecture and role analysis
• Minimum 10 years experience in C&B, minimum 5 in senior/supervisory capacity
• Good understanding of project schedules and experiencing of delivering successful projects across multiple entities
• Degree/certificate in a business related field is advantageous
• Exceptional collaboration, leadership & team building skills
• Strong communications, listening and influencing skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Experienced in reviewing commercial proposals from vendors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP and Power BI

Travel Requirements

• The role will require some travel to meet leadership, management and employees around the Region
• Expectation is approximately 20% travel is required

For additional information please contact Jason Alan Jaure by email [email protected].


Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.


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