Canada · Remote OK
$115k–$140k/yr
Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a netw…
Skills: Compensation Strategy, Market Benchmarking, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Job Architecture
United States · Remote OK
$130k–$160k/yr
Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a netw…
Skills: Compensation Strategy, Market Benchmarking, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Job Architecture
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · On-site
Description de l'entreprise SGS est le leader mondial de l'inspection, du contrôle, de l'analyse et de la certification. Reconnue comme la référence mondiale en termes de qualité et d'intégrité, SGS emploie 95 000 collab…
Skills: Computerized System Validation, Project Management, ISO 9001, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Control
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · On-site
Description de l'entreprise SGS est le leader mondial de l'inspection, du contrôle, de l'analyse et de la certification. Reconnue comme la référence mondiale en termes de qualité et d'intégrité, SGS emploie 95 000 collab…
Skills: Social Media Management, Content Creation, Copywriting, Employer Branding, Digital Trend Monitoring
Machelen, Flemish Brabant, Belgium · On-site
Beschrijving van het bedrijf Hazgo is een gespecialiseerd logistiek bedrijf met focus op Dangerous Goods. De voorbije jaren zijn we aanzienlijk gegroeid en sinds kort maken we deel uit van de SGS Group, wereldleider in i…
Skills: Dangerous Goods Handling, IATA Regulations, Packing and Labeling, Transport Documentation, Customer Communication
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · On-site
Descripción de la empresa En SGS nuestra misión es aportar valor a la sociedad, proporcionando un entorno sostenible. Con nuestro trabajo garantizamos la seguridad y calidad, aportando confianza a todos los ámbitos de la…
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Process Automation, Data Analytics, Advanced Reporting, Digital Transformation
Gérardmer, Grand Est, France · On-site
Description de l'entreprise En France, SGS est le n°1 du contrôle technique avec ses 3 réseaux (Auto Sécurité, Sécuritest et Vérif’Autos) qui regroupent près de 2000 centres en France Métropolitaine et DOM-TOM. En rejoig…
Skills: Automotive Technical Inspection, Vehicle Mechanics, Safety Regulations Compliance, Customer Relationship Management, Technical Evaluation
Lisbon, Portugal · On-site
Descrição da empresa Somos a SGS – a empresa líder mundial em testes, inspeção e certificação. Somos reconhecidos como uma referência global em qualidade e integridade. Os nossos 99.600 colaboradores operam numa rede de …
Skills: Customer Experience Evaluation, Report Writing, Attention To Detail, Observation Skills, Written Communication
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Audit Management, Certification Operations, KPI Monitoring, Workforce Planning
Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Company Description SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Audit Management, Certification Operations, Compliance Management, KPI Monitoring
Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines · On-site
Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 off…
Skills: Accounts Payable, Procure to Pay, Month End Closing, Oracle E Business Suite, Microsoft Excel
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Sustainability Management, Environmental Project Evaluation, Technical Reporting, Environmental Performance Improvement, Project Implementation
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Management Control, Indicator Analysis, Environmental Management, Sustainability Reporting, Performance Tracking
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Water Resource Management, Hydraulic Systems Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Technical Evaluation, Information Gathering
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Forestry Management, Environmental Compliance, Vegetation Resource Management, Technical Reporting, Field Work
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Territorial Management, Mining Projects, Cartography, Technical Reporting, Field Data Collection
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring, Technical Reporting, Field Inspection, Mining Operations Compliance
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring, Technical Reporting, Field Inspections, Environmental Control Measures
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Management, Indicator Tracking, Document Control, Environmental Standards Compliance
Los Andes, Valparaiso Region, Chile · On-site
Descripción de la empresa SGS es el líder mundial en inspección, verificación, análisis, capacitación y certificación. Es considerada como el principal referente mundial en calidad e integridad, contamos con más de 95.00…
Skills: Environmental Compliance Management, RCA Commitment Tracking, Environmental Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Engineering
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Design and execute a comprehensive compensation strategy for North America tailored to the Testing, Inspection & Certification industry. Lead annual compensation planning, market benchmarking, and ensure compliance with regional labor laws and pay equity regulations.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and over 12 years of progressive compensation experience, preferably in technical or industrial services sectors. Must possess strong analytical skills and experience managing multi-country compensation cycles in North America.
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
The Head of Compensation for North America is responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive compensation strategy that supports the unique operational, technical, and commercial demands of the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry. This role ensures competitive, compliant, and scalable compensation programs that attract and retain specialized talent across laboratories, field operations, technical services, and corporate functions.
The individual is part of the HR North America Leadership Team and will work closely with the Global Total Rewards team, North America Business Line Leaders and Finance team, implement compensation solutions that drive productivity, safety, and service excellence across a geographically diverse workforce.
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 – $140,000 annually. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.
In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.
Position anticipated to close September 1, 2026.
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
Offices: Zugerstrasse 57, Baar, Zug 6340, CH
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
Offices: Zugerstrasse 57, Baar, Zug 6340, CH
