Compensation Specialist, Americas

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Compensation Specialist, Americas supports the design, implementation, and delivery of total rewards programs across the region, with a strong focus on compensation. This role plays a key part in ensuring competitive, equitable, and performance-driven compensation programs—while contributing to LATAM benefits, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives that support the overall employee value proposition.

Working closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders, this role provides guidance on compensation matters including salary structures, market benchmarking, and annual planning processes. The Manager leverages data and market insights to support pay decisions, monitor trends, and promote consistency and fairness across markets in the Americas.

The role also partners with global Total Rewards teams to align on philosophy and frameworks, while helping adapt programs to meet regional market and regulatory requirements. In addition, this role supports governance, compliance, and operational execution of compensation and total rewards programs, while contributing to continuous improvement and capability building within the function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the execution of broad-based compensation initiatives across the Americas, including salary structures, job architecture alignment, and annual cycle processes (merit, promotion, market adjustments).
• Design and maintain market-competitive pay programs for professional, technical, and frontline populations.
• Ensure alignment with global total rewards philosophy while adapting to regional business and market needs.
• Oversee market benchmarking activities, leveraging external survey data and internal analytics to inform pay positioning and structure adjustments.
• Analyze compensation trends, pay equity, and internal movement patterns to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain compensation metrics and dashboards to monitor program effectiveness and compliance.
• Support annual compensation planning activities across the Americas, including merit increases, incentive payouts, and equity cycles (as applicable).
• Provide strategic guidance and decision support to business leaders during compensation planning cycles.
• Liaison with Global Benefits on the standardization, administration, and overall execution of benefits in LATAM
• Ensure consistent application of policies, tools, and frameworks across markets.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to translate compensation strategy into effective talent outcomes.
• Provide consultative support on complex compensation matters, including offers, promotions, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with Global Total Rewards teams to drive alignment and share best practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with strong expertise in broad-based programs.

• Exposure to global benefit programs including benefits in LATAM
• Proven experience leading regional or multi-country compensation programs across the Americas.
• Deep knowledge of market pricing, salary structures, and job evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

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