Job Description

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

 
At Valvoline Global Operations , we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil , but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco , one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values— Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence —are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global , you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Senior Compensation Manager serves as a senior expert and strategic advisor within the global Total Rewards function. This role provides high-impact leadership across compensation and benefits strategy, global governance, enterprise-wide process transformation, and M&A integration.

As a top-level individual contributor, the role influences global compensation and Total Rewards policies, frameworks, and program design by partnering with executive leaders, HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams. The consultant leads complex initiatives with enterprise significance and plays a key role in shaping Valvoline Global’s compensation philosophy, ensuring programs are competitive, scalable, and aligned to business growth priorities.

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert and advisor on global compensation strategy, governance, and design.
• Lead the development and evolution of global pay structures, job architecture, leveling frameworks, and Total Rewards policies, leveraging Hay methodology.
• Provide expert recommendations on enterprise-critical compensation matters including executive compensation analytics, sales incentive architecture, pay transparency strategy, and global competitiveness.
• Drive enterprise-wide compensation analytics, insights, and predictive modeling to inform strategic decisions.
• Design and lead complex Total Rewards programs spanning compensation, benefits, mobility, HRIS, and HR Operations with enterprise impact.
• Lead multi-year Total Rewards transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy, operational scalability, and global compliance.
• Serve as a key advisor to HRIS and HR Operations in designing and optimizing end-to-end processes and system workflows.
• Lead Total Rewards workstreams for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and integrations.
• Conduct complex due diligence assessments on compensation, mobility, and benefits; identify strategic risks, cost implications, and integration opportunities.
• Develop harmonization strategies, compensation alignment frameworks, and post-close integration plans that support business continuity and talent retention.
• Establish and enhance governance frameworks for compensation and broader Total Rewards programs to ensure equity, consistency, and compliance across regions.
• Identify program risks and implement solutions that strengthen operational rigor, data integrity, and decision-making transparency.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and regional HR to address emerging regulatory requirements across global markets.
• Advise senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and business executives on compensation strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Influence global decision-making through clear storytelling, data-driven insights, and expert consultation.
• Lead the creation and delivery of communication and change management strategies to support adoption of Total Rewards programs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in compensation or Total Rewards, with significant global exposure.
• Demonstrated mastery of Hay evaluation methodology and global job architecture.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-country Total Rewards initiatives.
• Extensive M&A experience, including due diligence, harmonization, and integration.
• Expert-level analytical and modeling capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with global HRIS environments (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors), including configuration input and process design.
• Deep understanding of global compensation trends, regulatory requirements, survey methodologies, and market practices.
• Working knowledge of benefits, mobility, and HR operations to support broader Total Rewards initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional consulting skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and guide decision-making.
• Demonstrated capability to lead large-scale projects in a dynamic, global environment.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• The role is generally remote.
• This is a global role and will require collaboration with teams across various time zones. The role demands a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of international clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment is necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Previous Valvoline Global Operations experience preferred, note strong candidate identified.

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• PTO Buy/Sell Options*
• Tuition reimburesement*
• Adoption assistance*
• *Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer . We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

• Email : Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2022

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