Compensation Manager, Global HR M&A / US Proxy Statement

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Detroit (MI), Warren (MI), or Mountain View (CA) you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

There has never been a more exciting time to be part of GM’s Global Total Rewards team! The chosen candidate will lead two important HR workstreams:

• US proxy statement:  providing compensation expertise and lead the executive compensation disclosure in the company’s award winning proxy statement
• M&A:  leading the full deal lifecycle for all HR stakeholders from pre-Letter of intent to integration, including global and domestic transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, minority investments, business expansions, and integration and transition activities

This leader will have the opportunity to serve as the direct leader for two compensation analysts and a matrixed team of HR specialists on the M&A HR due diligence and integration teams. They will also partner closely with our legal, finance and outside compensation consultant developing and executing strategy. The ideal candidate must be intellectually curious, agile, excel at establishing strong relationships across global functions and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high performing environment.

Responsibilities:

Proxy Statement

• Lead the executive compensation disclosure for the company’s proxy statement, including analytical, technical and consulting support
• Benchmark proxy statement best practices, analyze trends and industry leaders, make strategic recommendations and develop and implement new approaches
• Develop and maintain strong relationships, client focus for internal partners (including legal, treasury, finance, accounting, audit) and external stakeholders
• Solicit input and gain buy-in from stakeholders to ensure consistent and smooth execution

M&A

• Lead end to end HR M&A activities globally, including establishing and achieving HR deal milestones
• Develop HR and People deal strategy and integration approach and oversee implementation, in support of commercial and operational deal objectives
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the due diligence and integration teams
• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR and point of escalation for deal HR matters
• Conduct HR due diligence, support culture and talent assessment and reporting
• Provide input on all types of deal agreements and related schedules and develop pragmatic solutions

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Mathematics or related field
• 3 years of US Proxy statement experience and leading a team
• Validated ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to use data to develop conclusions and recommendations to support executive compensation issues
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Workiva
• Ability to influence across diverse groups and levels of management
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of US laws governing proxy statement disclosure
• Global experience leading multiple, complex regional and global deals from pre-LOI through post-integration
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage prioritization and lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in a large, global and matrixed, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional experience with complex problem solving
• Strong collaboration skills to work with HR functional leaders, compensation and benefits teams, corporate development and executive teams
• Executive presence and the ability to conduct virtual and in-person meetings and influence outcomes
• Successful team player who builds and maintains solid relationships with internal teams
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to multi-task, manage time with competing priorities and aggressive timelines to achieve goals and close issues.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong consulting skills
• Flexibility and organizational agility
• Ability to balance sense of urgency
• Persuasive communication skills
• Strong storytelling skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Problem solving

Relocation:

• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $127,900 - 200,100. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.​
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.​
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.​

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Why Join Us 

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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