Compensation & Benefits Manager

Essity

Compensation & Benefits Manager responsible for HR processes at Essity. Overseeing compensation and benefits programs in North America from the Philadelphia office.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

compensation analysisjob evaluationssalary surveysfinancial analysisbudgetingcompliance managementvendor managementHR process deliveryemployee benefits administrationpension program management

Soft Skills

analytical skillstime managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsprioritizationcollaborationproblem-solvingrecommendation skillsimplementation skills

Tools & Technologies

HRISvendor systemsbenefit plan technologypayroll systemsdata analysis toolscompensation management softwaresurvey toolsreporting toolscompliance tracking systemsemployee services platforms

Industry Keywords

employee compensationbenefits complianceretirement programsdeferred compensationglobal HRlocal legal requirementsMobility supportinternational assignmentsHR policiesgovernmental regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides Compensation and Benefits support and contributes to global HR process delivery
Delivers compensation support that includes job evaluations and set up of compensation package
Assists with the annual salary surveys, salary and bonus processes
Responsible for overall administration and compliance for all North America benefit retirement and pension programs
Provides recommendations regarding local retirement/pension programs
Responsible for overall administration of US deferred compensation program
Conducts budgeting and financial analysis of employee Compensation and Benefit programs
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to Compensation and Benefits programs
Primary contact with Compensation and Benefits consultants and plan providers
Responsible for oversight of the management of vendor systems and technology to support the benefit plans
Works closely with Payroll and Employee Services as it relates to benefits
Coordinates and/or executes global and local specific process or policy delivery across business units
Proposes harmonization of specific HR processes at country level and implements
Implements specific Global Compensation and Benefits policies and local legal requirements
Provides support for Mobility (International Assignments etc.) to local HR and Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation and benefits
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data
Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with senior management
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field
Six years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation and benefits