We make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. With nearly 19,000 associates in 34 countries around the world, we bring GPS navigation and wearable technology to the automotive, aviation, marine, outdoor and fitness markets. We think every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

Essential Functions:

• Research compensation survey options and complete survey submissions to provide valid and reliable market data for Garmin positions 
• Conduct comprehensive market competitive analyses of all positions on an annual basis and high demand and high turnover positions as needed with recommended salary range changes to support recruiting and retention 
• Evaluate positions to provide market competitive and equitable compensation and ensure proper job description documentation and accurate HRIS records 
• Participate in salary surveys, collect and analyze data, and recommend general range adjustments to maintain market competitiveness 
• Analyze internal and external data and recommend starting rates to support recruiting effectiveness 
• Participate in surveys, collect and analyze salary increase/other data and recommend global salary budgets/RSU budgets to support pay for performance and market competitiveness
• Develop merit increase, promotion increase, and RSU grant guidelines to support pay for performance, associate recognition, and competitive compensation on a global basis 
• Plan and manage Common Merit Review, Career Path Review, and RSU grant processes on a global basis to fulfill compensation philosophies in an effective, efficient, and accurate manner
• Analyze incentive plan design and results and make recommendations to enhance effectiveness Manage determination, communication, and payment of incentive awards
• Develop and implement compensation communications and training to educate HR generalists, Garmin leaders, and associates on compensation philosophies, plans, processes, expectations and objectives and coaches leaders to make appropriate compensation decisions 
• Review compensation processes/trends/developments and proactively identify/execute/address issues and opportunities for improvement

Experience Required:

• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) 
• Applies proficient knowledge of compensation concepts, practices, plans and objectives
• Demonstrates leadership and influence skills in managing compensation plans and processes along with the ability to lead and develop associates
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of measurement concepts, data collection, and analysis
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills 
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution experience along with well-developed analytical and decision-making skills 
• Effective internal consulting skills and the ability to build effective relationships 
• Must be positive, detail and quality oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment