Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner

Role Summary

Americas Compensation and Benefits Partner, reporting to the Senior Director of Global Compensation. You will collaborate with the total rewards team to execute a comprehensive, inclusive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals. The role provides strategic and operational support across key Total Rewards programs, including annual compensation planning, compensation administration, global compensation project management, and regional benefits administration. You will work closely with HRBPs and business leaders to ensure consistent application of compensation philosophy, effective communication, and compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with other global comp leaders and HR Business Partners to plan and implement compensation programs and initiatives consistently across Elanco’s global footprint.
• Serve as the compensation and benefits point of contact for assigned regions, ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational objectives.
• Manage the market benchmarking process and development of base salary structures and bonus programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal partners, including Business Leaders, Finance, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility and other members of the HR team.
• Contribute the implementation and communication of compensation and benefits policies and practices
• Manage external vendor relationships ensuring service quality and effective change management.
• Participate in country benefit vendor reviews (excluding US), including RFPs, renewal processes, and coordination with Procurement and Privacy teams.
• Effectively collaborate with HRIS team on configuration to support local, regional, and/or global requirements.
• Identify operational improvements and efficiencies, working closely with our compensation administration team.
• Manage a team of 1-2 direct reports.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or related business discipline.
• Required: 7+ years of demonstrated experience as a total rewards business partner in a global organization, with a strong track record of evaluating and implementing compensation strategies that enable business objectives.
• Required: Hands-on, adaptable, and highly organized, with the ability to execute tactical work in a fast-paced environment.
• Required: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Required: Proven ability to work across all organizational levels and influence stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Required: Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Required: Solid project management capabilities.
• Required: Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Required: Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with HRIS (Workday preferred).
• Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional.
• Preferred: Experience in Global Job Architecture implementation.
• Preferred: Experience working with market pricing and job evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Preferred: Strong financial planning and accounting acumen.
• Preferred: Understanding of SOX requirements and related compliance considerations.

Additional Requirements

• Work Location: Hybrid role based in Indianapolis, IN.
• Travel: 10% to 15%.