With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Global Compensation Manager for our Stamford, CT USA location.
The Global Compensation Manager supports the Global Compensation Director and Vice President, Global Total Rewards by implementing and managing compensation programs. They are responsible for ensuring competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices, conducting market analysis, administering incentive plans, and providing strategic guidance to HR and business leaders.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
Administer and support global compensation programs, including annual merit planning, market adjustments, bonuses, and long-term incentive plans.
Perform market pricing, job evaluations, and compensation analyses to guarantee competitive and equitable pay practices.
Maintain salary structures, job architecture, and compensation frameworks.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to advise on compensation matters related to hiring, promotions, transfers, organizational changes, and retention strategies.
Analyze compensation and workforce data, generate reports and dashboards, and monitor key metrics and pay equity indicators.
Support incentive compensation program administration, including bonus calculation and payout processes.
Ensure adherence to compensation-related legal requirements, regulations, and company policies while promoting pay equity, audit, and governance initiatives.
Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders to develop and implement compensation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Support cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA and CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred.
Minimum of four years’ experience as a compensation advisor or manager, preferably within manufacturing sectors.
Experience in a global organization managing compensation programs in both the U.S. and Europe is preferred.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and compensation reporting tools; Workday experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of compensation regulations and pay equity practices.
Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting abilities.
Advanced project management and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Demonstrated capacity to influence business leaders and collaborate effectively across functions.
Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- MBA
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification
- Minimum of four years' experience as a compensation advisor or manager, preferably within manufacturing
- Experience managing global compensation programs in the U.S. and Europe
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with compensation reporting tools
- Workday experience
- Strong knowledge of compensation regulations and pay equity practices
- Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting abilities
- Advanced project management and organizational skills
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Ability to influence business leaders and collaborate across functions
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, specific temporary residents, refugee, or asylee)
Hexcel Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hexcel Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Hexcel Corporation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or good for the area, with overtime and bonuses contributing to a stronger overall cash picture. Compensation is also described as varying by role and location, but it still stands out as a perceived strength in many operational settings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching and access to stock-related programs such as an employee stock purchase plan. This supports a total-rewards story that goes beyond base pay for eligible roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Core coverage is described as broadly available to U.S. employees, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans alongside life and disability protections. Tuition reimbursement and voluntary insurance options further widen the practical usefulness of the package.
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What We Do
As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, Hexcel is creating a better world for us all through lightweight solutions.
