YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation and Benefits Analyst to join our global Human Resources team. Based in Costa Rica, this role will support the design, analysis, and administration of compensation and benefits programs with regional and global scope. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to work cross-functionally across countries and cultures.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a motivated and data-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment. The ideal candidate will be: Analytical and Detail-Oriented, Globally Minded, Collaborative, Ethical and Discreet., Proactive and Curious, Communicative, Organized and Flexible.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis across the Region(s) and support broader global projects.
• Participate in global and regional salary surveys and utilize data to assess competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support the design, implementation, and governance of global and local compensation structures, bonus programs, and job evaluations.
• Assist in managing regional and global employee benefits programs, ensuring alignment with both corporate strategies and local compliance requirements.
• Assist the Compensation & Benefits Manager, HR Business Partners and/or Finance teams across regions on the annual compensation cycle, including data preparation, validation and analysis for merit increases, incentive/bonus payouts and budgeting.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on compensation offers for hires, promotions, and internal movements across multiple countries.
• Monitor compensation and benefits trends, regulations, and compliance risks in regional markets, and support implementation of policy updates.
• Generate and maintain global reports and dashboards that inform strategic decisions on pay equity, performance, and benefits participation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compensation and benefits inquiries from HR and business leaders across the region.
• Assist with compensation-related communications and training efforts on a regional and/or global level.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2-3+ years of experience in compensation and/or benefits, ideally with exposure to international or regional responsibilities.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; proficiency in HRIS and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with compensation practices and understanding of local regulatory frameworks.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential data.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse, global teams.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Knowledge of international compensation frameworks and expatriate/global mobility programs.
• Experience with tools such as Workday, SAP, or compensation platforms.
• HR or compensation-related certifications (e.g., CCP, SHRM, HRCI).
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical skills with a passion for turning data into strategic insight.
• Globally Minded: Comfortable working across multiple geographies, time zones, and cultural contexts.
• Collaborative: A team player who can build effective relationships with HR colleagues, finance teams, and business leaders.
• Ethical and Discreet: Demonstrates high integrity when dealing with sensitive compensation and employee information.
• Proactive and Curious: Takes initiative to learn, improve processes, and stay informed about market and regulatory changes.
• Communicative: Able to present complex data and recommendations clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.
• Organized and Flexible: Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with evolving demands.
• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws