Global Compensation Lead

The Compensation Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and administering compensation programs that align with business goals and the global total rewards strategy. They collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, regional Total Rewards leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, and compliant. In this role, the Compensation Lead acts as a subject‑matter expert on compensation processes and delivers data‑driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Advise leaders on compensation decisions, including salary actions, promotions, job changes, and non‑standard requests using policy, market data, and compliance considerations.
• Support annual merit, bonus, and incentive cycles while contributing to global initiatives such as Job Architecture, Pay Equity, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze market data to provide job pricing recommendations and maintain salary structures, pay ranges, and job evaluation frameworks.
• Produce compensation reporting and insights for workforce planning and pay equity, while maintaining strong controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Use compensation and HR systems to ensure accurate data, partner on system enhancements, and develop tools and guidance for consistent compensation practices.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and regional Total Rewards leaders to deploy programs effectively and participate in cross‑functional efforts to improve compensation processes and employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of progressive HR or Total Rewards experience within a large or complex organization, with hands‑on involvement in compensation programs, job evaluation, and market pricing.
• Strong proficiency with compensation survey data, analytical methodologies, and HR systems or compensation planning tools.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect data to practical business recommendations.
• Sound judgment and ability to apply policy with flexibility and consistency.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain compensation concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar‑Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state‑of‑the‑art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to

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