Senior Compensation Partner

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Compensation Partner to support our rapidly expanding Alliance Air Products business, with a primary focus on our operations in Tijuana, Mexico . This is a unique opportunity to build and shape compensation programs, job structures, and rewards strategies for a growing workforce while partnering with HR and business leaders across the United States and Mexico. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the lead compensation consultant for this business, helping ensure our pay practices remain competitive, equitable , scalable, and aligned with our global compensation philosophy. If you are bilingual in Spanish and English, have strong compensation expertise , and enjoy balancing strategic consulting with hands-on analytical work, we'd love to hear from you. Location: Remote, U.S. , or Hybrid in Plymouth, MN Your Responsibilities : Serve as the primary compensation advisor for Alliance Air Products and Mexico-based operations. Design, develop, and maintain compensation structures and job frameworks that support business growth and market competitiveness. Conduct job evaluations, market pricing analyses, and compensation benchmarking for professional, managerial, and leadership roles. Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, recommendations, and insights. Support compensation governance across U.S. and Mexican operations while helping ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. Lead compensation projects related to organizational growth, acquisitions, workforce integration, and process improvement. Participate in annual compensation programs, including salary structure updates, merit planning, and compensation reviews. Develop compensation tools, reporting, dashboards, and analytical models that enable informed decision-making. Evaluate leadership-level positions and provide recommendations regarding market competitiveness and internal equity. Help establish scalable compensation practices that support future international growth. Your Qualific ations: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of progressive compensation experience. Professional fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to conduct business discussions and presentations in both languages. Experience supporting compensation cycles, including merit planning, salary structure administration, and market benchmarking. Strong knowledge of job evaluation, job architecture, leveling, and compensation program administration. Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills. Demonstrated ability to consult with leaders and influence compensation-related decisions. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience supporting compensation programs in Mexico, Latin America, or other international markets. (preferred) Knowledge of Mexican labor practices, compensation regulations, and benefits programs. (preferred) Experience working in a global, matrixed, or multi-business organization. (preferred) Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or progress toward certification. (preferred) Experience with acquisitions, organizational design, or workforce integration projects. Familiarity with HRIS and compensation systems such as Workday, Payfactors , or similar platforms. (preferred) Experience leveraging automation, AI, or digital tools to improve compensation processes. (preferred) Your Benefits : Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short-term and long-term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis , unless applicable federal, state , and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position . The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $ 9 0 , 0 00 to $ 1 53 , 3 00 + 10%-15% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors , including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!