Manager, Compensation Americas - Nidec Motor Corporation

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.


All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Description

The Manager, Compensation Americas is responsible for managing the compensation function and supporting HR Business Partners in the Americas region. This role develops, implements and administers compensation programs, policies and procedures to make Nidec standout as an employer of choice.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs for employees in the Americas region.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation programs and recommends changes that are cost-effective and consistent with market competitive compensation practices.
• Provides consultation to HR Business Partners and management on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Designs creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive plans for the Americas region.
• Develops techniques for compiling, preparing and presenting compensation data.
• Oversees the participation in salary surveys and monitors salary survey data to ensure competitive and cost-effective compensation practices are maintained.
• Ensures compliance with country and local compensation laws and regulations for Americas Region.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of country and local employment regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation for the United States, Mexico and Canada.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex data sets, consolidate and present data in an easy to understand format.
• Advanced proficiency and data analysis skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate proficiency in other Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with HR business partners and management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, human resources or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compensation
• 1+ year managing subordinates preferred
• Certified compensation professional credentials preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.