Job Description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes.We’rebringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,000 employees, serving over100,000 customersaround the globe. Come explore the possibilities in our exciting, fast paced, high volume, work environment!

The Manager, Global Compensationleads the delivery of global compensation programs and processes across the organizationand provides leadership for compensation team membersThis role oversees key compensation activities across multiple geographies, including program delivery, market analysis, governance, sales compensation, and stakeholder decision support,witha strong focus on advancing the use of technology, and automation to improve process efficiency, scalability, and data-driven decision-making.

The role partners closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Sales, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to help ensure compensation programs are administered consistently, aligned with established guidelines, and responsive to business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Compensation Program Management| Lead the administration of global compensation programs and cycles, including merit, short-term incentive programs, long-term incentive administration, and other comp related initiativesEnsure consistent execution across regions while accounting for local market practices, governance requirements, and operational needs.Identifyopportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve scalability through standardization, automation, and enhanced use of systems.

• Market Pricing, Structures & Pay Administration| Oversee job evaluation, market pricing, benchmarking, and pay analysis across a broad range of roles and geographies, including sales positions. Support the development and maintenance of salary structures, job architecture, and pay policies to ensure alignment with global frameworks and local market practices. Improve how market data and pricing processes areleveragedthrough tools, automation, and more efficient workflows.

• Stakeholder Management and Decision Support| Serve as the primary Compensation partner for North America, advising HR and business leaders on offers, promotions, internal movement, pay positioning, and incentive-related matters. Provide compensation decision support while helping to ensure decisions follow established guidelines and approval requirements across markets.Improve the clarity and usability of compensation processes and tools to enable more efficient and consistent decision-making.

• Data Analysis, Reporting & Systems| UseHRIS systems and compensation tools such as Workday andmarketdataplatformsto manage compensation data, perform analysis, generate reportingmetrics and process improvements Support compensation planning, governance reviews, and process improvements through data insights and reportingLeverage emerging technologies, including AI enabled solutions to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Sales Compensation| Support the design, review, and governance of sales compensation programs in partnership with Sales,RevOps, Finance, HR, and Payroll. Conduct analysis andprovidecompensation guidance to help ensure plans are competitive, operationally effective, and aligned with business needs.

• Governance, Process & Compliance| Maintain clear compensation processes, documentation standards, approvals, and controls to support consistent and well-governed compensation practices. Support the administration of compensation programsin accordance withinternal policies and applicable labor laws and regulations across relevant geographies.

• Team Leadership, Communication & Collaboration| Lead and develop compensation team members, setting priorities and providing direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure high-quality delivery across global compensation activities.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the use of technology, automation, and standardized processes to enhance efficiency and scalability whilemaintainingalignment with governance standards. Partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Sales, external vendors, and other partners tosupport compensation delivery and resolve issues effectively.

Required Knowledge andQualifications

• Experience7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation,includingexperience supporting multiple geographies2-5 years of experience inleading and developinga team.

• EducationBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• Technical SkillsAdvanced Excel skills and experience with compensation tools, market data sources (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW), and HRIS platforms such as Workday.

• Certification:Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred.

• CompetenciesStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex work independentlywhileidentifyingopportunities to improve processes, simplify workflows, and strengthen operational efficiencyStrong communication, stakeholder management, andpeopleleadership skills, withthe ability toleveragetechnology, automation, and emerging tools to enhance compensation processes and support a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Military leave

• Other leaves of absence

• Health, dental, and vision benefits

• Health savings accounts

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life & disability benefits​

• Identity theft protection

• Pet insurance

• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive.

The pay range for this position is as follows:

$102,400-$146,300

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.