For one of our important clients in southern Chile (Confidential), with an office located in Puerto Montt, we are seeking a new **Compensation and Benefits Manager** to develop this area from the ground up. The position will be responsible for developing and managing the company's compensation strategy, ensuring the proper and comprehensive implementation of its policies. **Due to the nature of this role, we are seeking a highly ethical professional (verifiable as a requirement for applying).** **We are looking for** * A professional with 10 years of experience in HR. * At least 3 years of specific experience **designing, creating, and implementing compensation plans and salary bands.** * Civil Engineer, Business Administrator or related field; however, proven experience in the role will be valued even without these academic qualifications. * Experience leading project development or teams, as well as experience managing labor unions. * Knowledge and experience with tax and legal benefits, and with all responsibilities inherent to compensation roles (payroll, contracts, severance, deductions, etc.) **The ideal candidate must be:** * A positive leader with experience, integrative, and able to work effectively in a healthy, proactive team environment. * Strategic thinker. * Innovative in work approach, always oriented toward improvements for both the team and the company. (Proven track record is a plus). * Highly proactive, strategic, and organized—essential traits to fully match the profile required for this role. **Responsibilities** * Oversee the design and redesign of the company’s compensation and benefits policies. * Establish salary bands for the company. * Be responsible for all core compensation functions (payroll, contracts, severance, deductions, etc.) **Tools and Data Management** * Data analysis (market studies, job evaluation criteria, salary bands) * SAP, Power BI, Talana, BUK. **Work mode: 100% on-site** **Location: Puerto Montt** **If you are highly proactive, organized, a positive leader, integrative, methodical, analytical, and meet the requirements listed above, then this opportunity is for you.** So now you know, **only if you meet the requirements and are passionate about the dynamic nature of this role,** please click on **APPLY FOR THE POSITION**, or click on **REFER TO SOMEONE** to share this excellent opportunity for professional growth with someone who matches the profile. After applying through this channel (mandatory), please email mcognian@advantagerg.cl addressed to Mauricio Cognian, Senior Business Manager, **indicating in the subject line:** "**I have applied for Compensation and Benefits Manager \- Puerto Montt**." (Only candidates completing this final step will proceed).