Senior Compensation Manager at Kohler Energy Group in Kohler, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Senior Compensation Manager




Location: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office) in Metro-Milwaukee, WI



Opportunity



The Senior Compensation Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the Compensation function within our organization, partnering closely with senior leadership to develop a competitive and equitable pay structure that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead complete end to end transformation of global salary structure.


• Model, propose, build, and test Workday functionality for updated compensation and job structures and programming.


• Collaborates with senior leadership to define and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.


• Analyzes market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor data to ensure our compensation plans remain competitive and attractive to top talent.


• Develops, maintains, and continuously enhances a robust pay structure that balances internal equity and external competitiveness. Ensures compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations while establishing fair and equitable compensation practices.


• Leads efforts to evaluate and classify jobs within the organization, ensuring accurate job descriptions and appropriate salary ranges. Conducts market pricing and benchmarking studies to establish competitive salary ranges for all positions.


• Collaborates with senior leadership to design and administer incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, and equity-based compensation, to drive performance and retention.


• Utilizes data analytics tools to generate reports and dashboards that provide insights into compensation trends, costs, and effectiveness. Presents data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.


• Ensures the organization's compensation practices adhere to all relevant laws and regulations, including Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and local labor laws.


• Conducts periodic audits to maintain compliance and addresses any discrepancies.


• Partners with HR and business leaders to provide training and guidance on compensation-related matters.


• Fosters a culture of transparency and fairness in compensation discussions.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field required, with a preference towards candidates with a master's degree and/or certification such as the PHR, SHRM-CP, or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).


• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation management, including design and implementation of compensation strategies, both base pay regression modeling and incentive modeling and communications.


• Strong knowledge of compensation laws, regulations, and best practices.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.






The salary range for this position is $122750 - $156850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.



Why Work at Rehlko?

A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply Now