Compensation & HRIS Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Compensation & HRIS Manager

Chicago, Illinois

Full-Time

UTLX / Union Tank Car Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Compensation & HRIS Manager will manage the administration of Compensation and HRIS programs that align with organizational goals across the Marmon Rail & Leasing group and work closely with HR, finance, and senior leadership to ensure that our Compensation & HRIS programs attract, motivate, and retain top talent. The Compensation & HRIS Manager may manage a small team of Compensation and/or HRIS professionals and serves as a mentor to develop their skills and abilities.

Primary responsibilities and/or essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement, and manage compensation structures, policies, and practices that ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Oversee salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and market analysis to ensure compensation is aligned with industry trends and company goals.
• Utilize Workday to manage compensation and HR data, conduct audits, and generate reports.
• Leverage Workday functionality to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and provide actionable insights into Total Rewards analytics.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees on the value of their Total Rewards package.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to enhance employee engagement and retention through transparent communication.
• Ensure compensation and HRIS programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and generate required reports for compliance, audits, and internal analysis.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of compensation and HRIS programs.
• Use data analytics to provide insights and recommendations to improve the Total Rewards strategy.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to compensation and HRIS, such as annual salary reviews, open enrollment, or the integration of new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Finance or closely related field (or foreign degree equivalent), and 3 years of prior relevant experience. 
• Position requires 3 years of experience with each of the following:
  • Designing, implementing, and managing compensation and HRIS programs
  • Advanced MS Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, and dashboard creation
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Working with an Enterprise SaaS Application focused on Workday HCM.
• Position requires 2 years of experience with each of the following:
  • Microsoft CoPilot AI
  • Advanced AI and data experience
  • Power Query
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification.

Position allows occasional telecommuting within commuting distance of reporting office in Chicago, IL.

Salary: $145,662.00 per year.

UTLX offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Competitive retirement plans
• Short-term and long-term disability programs
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.