Manager, Benefits and Compensation Job Listing at Kraton Corporation in Jacksonville, FL (Job ID 00A068C0-3796-4)

Description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a +Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Human Resource team at our Jacksonville, Florida location. 

The role supports both the Procurement strategy and aligns with the business goals and needs. You will be responsible for leading the development of procurement plans and strategies for key areas of spending and maximizing the value for acquisition of goods and services through sustainable, efficient and effective practices including the management of risks and compliance areas.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.                  
We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. 

Some of the benefits offered are:                
                

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options                
• Dental & Vision Insurance                   
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions                 
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage                 
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level                  
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees                        
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance                  

•    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local compensation regulations.
•    Conduct market pricing and benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning. Manage salary structures, job architecture alignment, and compensation frameworks.
•    Administer and support global annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, bonuses, and incentives.
•    Lead and support pay transparency and pay equity programs, including market benchmarking, pay gap analysis, reporting, governance, and communication strategies to ensure consistent and equitable compensation practices globally.
•    Support the strategy, design, administration, and governance of global benefits programs like health, welfare, and retirement programs including global pension schemes.
•    Support execution of benefits alignment strategy for US/Europe/APAC that supports talent attraction, retention, employee wellbeing, and business objectives.
•    Monitor benefits program utilization, costs, and effectiveness to drive informed decision-making.
•    Ensure alignment between local country programs and the organization's global Total Rewards philosophy.
•    Support pension de-risking initiatives, benefits plan redesigns, harmonization projects, and vendor transitions.
•    Ensure compliance with country-specific pension legislation, social insurance requirements, labor laws, and benefits regulations. Support audits, regulatory reporting, and governance reviews.
•    Provide actionable insights related to workforce retention, employee experience, and rewards competitiveness.
•    Develop communication materials and manager guidance for compensation & benefits programs.

•    5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, consulting, or HR analytics. 
•    Experience conducting market pricing and compensation analyses. 
•    Strong understanding of benefits program design and administration. 
•    Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
•    Experience supporting global or multinational organizations.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or similar certification.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.