Global Compensation Program Manager

Arlington, VA, USA / Alpharetta, GA, USA / Houston, TX, USA

Human Resources – Human Resources /

Full-time /

On-site

About Fluence: Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is a global leader in energy storage technology solutions and services. Combining the agility of a fast-growing technology company with the expertise, vision, and financial backing of industry powerhouses, Fluence is committed to transforming the way we power our world and creating a more sustainable future. With proven energy storage solutions deployed in over 160 countries, Fluence is at the forefront of the rapidly transforming energy landscape. Fluence is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol FLNC.

About the Role: As the Global Compensation Program Manager, you will act as a subject matter expert and own critical compensation processes across the organization. Working independently yet collaboratively with HR, finance, and business leaders, you will play a key role in guiding the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our global compensation programs. This is a senior or manager level professional role that requires strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role will not have direct reports.

This manager level role provides a unique opportunity to spearhead compensation processes and drive meaningful change that directly impacts our organization’s ability to attract, retain, and engage top talent.

In this role, you will have the following key responsibilities:

- Compensation Program Management: Partner to design, implement, and manage our comprehensive compensation programs and processes including annual salary review cycles, job evaluations, salary structures, incentive plans, and rewards and recognition program. Your expertise will help us attract and retain top talent while ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.

- Stock-Based Compensation: Administer stock-based compensation programs, such as stock options, RSUs, and PSUs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with legal, finance, and external vendors to optimize the delivery and reporting of equity programs.

- Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends and ensure our compensation practices remain competitive. Lead global salary survey participation and analyze competitive trends and practices to inform program enhancements. Develop and maintain analytics and metrics to provide clear visibility into compensation outcomes and effectiveness.

- Collaboration and Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert to HR Business Partners and business leader on compensation matters such as new hire offers, promotions, job evaluations, and compensation best practices. Act as a key resource for resolving complex compensation queries and issues, leveraging in-depth understanding of market data and internal frameworks.

- Compliance and Governance: Collaborate with internal and external auditing teams to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent reporting of compensation data, as well as compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and governance standards including stock-based compensation disclosures. Proactively identify and address risks, ensuring compensation processes adhere to best-in-class governance principles.

- Communication and Training: Develop and deliver training materials and toolkits to educate managers and HR teams on compensation policies, processes, and best practices. Craft clear and concise communications to explain compensation philosophy, changes in policy, and key program updates to diverse audiences.

Requirements

- - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or professional certification such as CCP is a plus).

- 5-8 years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, administration, or consulting; global compensation expertise is preferred.

- Knowledge of stock-based compensation in a publicly traded company and understanding of related compliance requirements a plus.

- Strong analytical and data management skills, including advanced Excel capabilities and familiarity with compensation analytics tools.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

- High level of integrity in managing sensitive, confidential information and ensuring data accuracy.

- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) or similar tools is strongly preferred.

This senior-level program manager role provides a unique opportunity to spearhead compensation processes and drive meaningful change that directly impacts our organization’s ability to attract, retain, and engage top talent.

Additional Information:

Candidates hired in this role will receive a competitive salary + bonus + benefits.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation – including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.