Manager Compensation

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your insights influence change.

Your belief in hard work, critical thinking, and analytical approach is essential in understanding the big picture as well as collaborating on solutions. Though your talent is needed across a wide array of work environments, your preference is working at a large, stable company. One that appreciates your skills and actively invests in your career.

As a Manager, Compensation at Baxter, you have the opportunity to work with our internal team as well as collaboratively with the teams we support. As a valued member of our organization, your insights and technical expertise will support our operations and contribute to our goals. You are able to adapt quickly, and thrive in nearly any situation due to your friendly, open approach to work. Your colleagues and business unit leaders will support you as you grow your professional skills at Baxter.

What you'll be doing

• Evaluate, design and implement competitive market compensation programs and structures that support the achievement of strategic objectives and desired organizational culture.
• Lead compensation projects including survey participation, annual market range updates, ensuring compensation initiatives align with business goals and are implemented effectively across the organization.
• Work as a strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, business leaders and other internal partners.
• Support Annual Compensation Review (ACR), pay and step structure, and other processes as necessary.
• Conduct market pricing analyses and benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures.
• Evaluate and update job architecture, leveling, and salary structures based on business needs and market trends.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop dashboards and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Partners with other compensation team members to develop and lead training and communication to support compensation philosophy, programs, and processes.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of broad compensation/human resources experience.
• Knowledge of sales incentives including bonus and commission plans is strongly desired.
• Extensive experience with HR technology applications (Workday preferred) required.
• Strong analytical skills using both qualitative and quantitative data. Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to align compensation strategies with business goals while maintaining compliance with pay practices and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer, Radford, or Willis Towers Watson) required.
• Ability to understand business issues and cultural differences and apply that knowledge to compensation and incentive design and processes.
• Proficient in presenting and explaining complex issues and concepts to non-expert audiences.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week in our Deerfield, IL office. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - 143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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