Total Rewards Manager, LATAM (Maternity Leave)

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Location: Remote – Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Opportunity TEMPORARY ROLEBASIC 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.

At Kohler, our mission is to help people live gracious, healthy and sustainable lives. We understand that investing in our associates is essential to achieving that goal. We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing and help you be your best. It’s a workplace that works—for you, your family, and your lifestyle.

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