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Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Head of Compensation & Benefits is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and administration of the company's total rewards programs. This role ensures compensation and benefits strategies are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with business objectives while supporting attraction, retention, and engagement of talent across the organization.

The role partners closely with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, and People & Culture leadership to deliver scalable programs, manage risk, and provide data‑driven insights that support workforce planning and business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Compensation Strategy & Governance

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of all compensation programs, including base pay structures, incentive plans, merit programs, and executive compensation.
• Oversee job architecture, job evaluations, pay grades, and salary structures to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Manage annual compensation planning processes, including merit and incentive cycles.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on pay transparency, pay equity, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FLSA, state pay laws).
• Partner with Finance and leadership on compensation budgeting, forecasting, and long-term cost modeling.

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Oversee the design and administration of health and welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and other employee benefit programs.
• Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and plan evaluations to ensure cost effective and competitive offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
• Partner with internal stakeholders to drive benefits communication, education, and employee engagement.

Leadership & Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop compensation and benefits team members.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on total rewards decisions, executive offers, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on job design, promotions, organizational changes, and workforce planning.
• Support M& A, restructuring, and organizational transformation initiatives from a total rewards perspective.

Data Analytics

• Own and maintain compensation and benefits data within Workday and related systems.
• Lead participation in market benchmarking surveys and analyze trends to inform decision making.
• Lead the development of dashboards, reporting, and insights to support leadership discussions and recommendations.
• Ensure strong controls, documentation, and audit readiness across all programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CCP, CBP, GRP, or similar) preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-location organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of compensation frameworks, benefits design, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing at the senior level.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; enjoys working with data, numbers, and complex compensation models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain compensation and benefits concepts to leaders and employees.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving ability, balancing market competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, and cost.
• Well‑organized, deadline‑driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective collaborator and influencer. Able to partner with Finance, Legal, and People & Culture leadership.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions

Highly diversified and complex job requiring exceptionally concentrated and exacting mental effort and alertness or extremely close work with intense visual attention.

Physical Functions

Constantly (67-100%) required to sit. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to stand, walk, and lift up to 5 pounds.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, Microsoft Office, Workday, Payfactors.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at rmssupport@pbvllc.com