<p><strong>Job Overview</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization in San Diego to identify an experienced <strong>HR Compensation Manager </strong>for a long-term project engagement. This role will lead critical global compensation initiatives, with a strong focus on consolidating and analyzing international bonus plan data. The consultant will serve as a strategic partner to HR and Finance, driving data integrity, consistency, and actionable insights across global markets.</p><p>This is a highly project-driven role ideal for a consultant who thrives in ambiguous environments, enjoys building structure from unorganized data, and brings deep expertise in global compensation practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the consolidation of <strong>global bonus plan data</strong> across multiple regions into a standardized, centralized format</li><li>Develop and maintain a <strong>historical compensation dataset</strong> to track trends, plan structures, and regional variations</li><li>Analyze the <strong>global cost of bonus programs</strong>, including currency conversions and market-specific considerations</li><li>Transform and organize <strong>unstructured data</strong> from spreadsheets and disparate sources into cohesive reporting tools</li><li>Partner closely with <strong>HR and Finance leadership</strong> to align compensation strategies with business objectives</li><li>Provide <strong>compensation benchmarking support</strong> for open requisitions, ensuring alignment with market data and internal equity</li><li>Support and advise on <strong>job leveling frameworks</strong> to enhance organizational consistency and structure</li><li>Deliver <strong>insights and recommendations</strong> on broader compensation initiatives and projects</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel capabilities for <strong>data modeling, analysis, and reporting</strong></li><li>Leverage and refine existing datasets to improve <strong>accuracy, completeness, and usability</strong></li></ul>
<p>We are proactively tracking talent for a growing manufacturing organization seeking a <strong>Cost Accounting Manager</strong> with 7–10 years of progressive cost accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities. This role will oversee all cost accounting functions, ensure accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting, and partner closely with operations and leadership to drive cost efficiency and margin improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> • Oversee and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and standard costing processes across all products</p><p> • Lead standard cost development and maintenance, including cost roll-ups and system updates</p><p> • Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs, providing insights to improve operational efficiency</p><p> • Review and analyze cost variances (PPV, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and present findings to leadership</p><p> • Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, finished goods, cycle counts, and reconciliations</p><p> • Lead the month-end close process related to cost accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations</p><p> • Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to identify cost drivers and implement process improvements</p><p> • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning initiatives across the organization</p><p> • Manage and mentor cost accounting staff, providing guidance and development</p><p> • Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and company accounting policies</p><p> • Drive ERP system enhancements and ensure accuracy of costing and inventory data</p>