Compensation Specialist
Summary
Designs and administers compensation programs, runs merit/bonus cycles, and ensures pay aligns with market benchmarks and internal ranges for a major automaker.
About Us\:
Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans. Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG offers financing, leasing, car subscription and car rental, fleet management, digital services for a charging and payment as well as innovative mobility services. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation (MBNAC) operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States of America. MBNAC provides services to Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiaries in North America in areas such as Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal and Human Resources.
Why work at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation?
Working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.
Benefits
When working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation, you will enjoy a comprehensive and amenity-rich benefits package offering something for every employee at each stage of their life.
As a new employee, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following benefits that go beyond – beginning day one\:
Get Rewarded! Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company performance and/or personal yearly performance
Need a vacation? How about just some time for YOU! In addition to our vacation time, you’ll receive fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, which will allow you to celebrate religious holidays or escape to the spa! Designed to be flexible, we let you decide which days are most important to you!
Ride in Style - All employees are eligible to participate in the Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program
We want you to be healthy! Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability plus on-site exercise facilities
Is your family growing? Enjoy generous paid Family Leave Programs - Six Weeks for New Parents; Adoption Expense Reimbursement Programs - up to $6k per child
Want to go back to school? Tuition Assistance Scholar Program - receive up to $8k in vouchers to complete business-related coursework
- $6k for undergraduate
- $8k for graduate
Job Overview\:
The Sr. Analyst, Compensation supports the design, administration, and governance of compensation programs across MBFS and MBUSA. This role partners closely with Compensation leadership, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance to ensure compensation programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with internal job architecture and market best practices. The Sr, Analyst plays a key role in operational execution, analytics, and process improvement across core
compensation activities.
Responsibilities\:
Compensation Program Administration
•Support annual merit and bonus cycles, including data preparation, system uploads, validations, and cross charge processing in partnership with Finance and Payroll.
•Support offer compensation reviews, including base pay, location premiums, and alignment to internal ranges and practices across MBUSA and MBFS.
•Participate survey submissions, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to submission timelines.
•Maintain documentation and audit trails to support governance requirements and internal reviews.
•Support in the Job Evaluation process, including tracking, audits, and issue escalation in partnership with HRBPs.
•Support compensation processes, harmonization efforts, and data quality initiatives.
•Help identify process improvements, standardization opportunities, and workload efficiencies across compensation operations.
Stakeholder & Cross Functional Support
•Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify efficiencies in offer review processes and improve turnaround times.
•Support onboarding compensation sessions and update materials as needed.
•Provide compensation support to MBFS and MBUSA, including offers, survey participation, and reporting.