Head Of Performance And Reward (HR)

TL;DR

Head of Performance and Reward (HR): Leading the reward, benefit, and performance management strategies for the Americas region with an accent on internal equity and market competitiveness. Focus on designing reward frameworks, optimizing employment cost budgets, and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Location: Lisle, IL (USA)

Salary: $215,800 – $283,290 base + 25% target bonus

Company

Global leader in elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, providing maintenance and modernization solutions worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and implement Performance and Reward strategies to maintain internal equity and external market competitiveness for the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Act as a senior advisor to Business Leaders, Finance, and HR on compensation, mobility, and benefit policies.
• Drive annual global P&R processes in the Americas region, collaborating with Global P&R and HR Services.
• Analyze external market trends and use data to develop employment cost budgets and forecasts.
• Provide guidance to People & Communications Directors and Area EVPs on grading and reward proposals.
• Lead the Americas Compensation, Benefits, and Retirement Committees.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 7+ years specializing in compensation and/or benefits.
• 5+ years of experience leading people and developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred).
• Must be based in or able to work from Lisle, IL.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for root cause analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office and enterprise human resource capital systems.

Nice to have

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• PHR/SPHR certification.
• LEAN Six Sigma training and mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; French is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health package: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Telehealth.
• Financial security: 401k employer match and non-elective contributions.
• Well-being support: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and EFAP.
• Work-life balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• Growth opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Family support: Parental leave and leave to care for a domestic partner.