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Compensation Specialist - HR

2 days ago Valinhos, Brazil

Eaton is looking for a Compensation Specialist - HR to work in Valinhos.

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What you'll do:

Job summary

This position provides Compensation support to all Eaton business groups and functions in Central and South America, with a population of approximately 4,500 employees across 10 countries. This specialist role acts as a strategic compensation partner to the HR Managers and HRBP to manage SCA compensation in support of performance management, act as a liaison with the Compensation Function and ensure the integrity of compensation practices across SCA to attract, motivate and retain top talent.

Job responsibilities

1. Lead the Function in the design, implementation and management of the compensation strategy, philosophy, programs, policies and initiatives that competitively position Eaton SCA, and are aligned with the strategy, priorities, business model and culture.
2. Act as business partner, strategic solution provider, counselor for SCA HR Business Leaders and WHQ Compensation function representing the Region.
3. Develop scenarios to adapt compensation design/approach to align with market trends
4. Develop programs to educate HR, leaders and managers on Compensation programs to reinforce the organization's culture and compensation principles
5. Partner with the businesses to ensure coordination, alignment and proactive compensation issues management
6. Lead the evaluation of jobs and alignment to existing Global Job Level structures
7. Ensure that compensation plans comply with legal and other regulations and develop processes and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies

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8. Proactively manage relevant vendors, auditors, and consultants
9. Ongoing analysis and evaluation of services, coverage, and options available to ensure programs best meet the needs of the organization.
10. Partners with rest of HR organization to implement standardized global HR processes
11. Responsible for managing country processes such as: annual market survey, salary ranges review, sales incentives, recognition programs such as e-star, international and national mobility, variable payment plan, EIC, compensation and severance policies."

Qualifications

Education level required

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • An MBA or advanced degree is required.

Years and area of experience required

  • Consistent experience in Human Resources, mainly in HR Systems and Compensation.

Technical knowledge required:

• Fluency in Portuguese.

• Advanced in English; fluency is a plus.

• Knowledge of leading practices and external trends in compensation and HR systems.

• Driver's license required - owning a vehicle is not necessary.

Desired skills:

• Spanish is a plus.

Soft skills

• Analytical abilities combined with a clear focus on thoroughness and quality
• Ability to interact easily across all levels within the organization; tactful, mature, flexible.
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills. Executive maturity, strong planning, organization, delegation, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the business.
• Self-starter with a proactive and inquisitive nature who can anticipate and preempt problems.
• Strong strategy development and operational execution capabilities
• Understanding of culture dynamics across SCA

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Valinhos, Brazil
Job ID: Eaton-49650Valinhos
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-27T18:39:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)