Director – Total Rewards

Director – Total Rewards

Requirements

• 12+ years Compensation Management experience
• 6+ years benefits design & administration experience
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data & derive insights to inform business decisions
• Experience in equity/stock administration, processes and reporting requirements
• Experience designing, implementing & communicating benefits and compensation with US scope
• Working functional knowledge of local legal environments pertinent to benefit
• Proven ability to structure priorities and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for employee and stakeholder satisfaction
• High degree and knowledge reference to their field of expertise
• Ability to manage conflict situations effectively with diplomacy and sensitivity
• Excellent listening, organizational (verbal & written) communication skills
• Strong work ethic, commitment to quality, & proven follow-through skills
• Multitasking talents and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under changing priorities and demands
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and excellent verbal/written communication & presentation skills
• Must be fluent English (written and verbal)
• Experience with excel required & other compensation tools preferred (knowledge of Radford preferable)
• Experience collaborating with HR Business Partners
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with demonstrated competency of working within a global structure with local implementation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compensation strategies and programs that align with the organization’s objectives and industry standards
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices
• Oversee job evaluation, salary structure design, and play an active role in the annual compensation planning process (i.e. merit, bonus, etc)
• Assist VP Total Rewards & team in further refining and establishing job architecture and related salary ranges & incentive levels across countries
• Independently conduct various compensation market analysis (i.e. functional ladder establishment/refinement) to support various initiatives within/across businesses
• Assist in various incentive plan design efforts; incorporating benchmark/external knowledge of design principles
• Partner with TR, local country HRBPs and Talent Acquisition team members to make recommendations for new hire offers, etc., that aid in attraction and retention of talent
• Oversee salary surveys, custom compensation studies, and pay structure development
• May participate in activities related to sales commission plan design
• Responsible for day to day equity administration & reporting
• In conjunction with US broker, shapes the design, implements, and manages comprehensive benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other employee benefits
• Evaluate and negotiate benefits contracts with insurance carriers and vendors to optimize cost and coverage
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding benefits and compensation
• In conjunction with benefit broker, monitor and analyze benefits utilization and cost trends to recommend adjustments as needed
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Manage audits and ensure all compensation and benefits practices are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for US 401K administration & plan compliance
• Lead and directly manage all wellness initiatives (i.e. fitness challenges, yoga offerings, etc)
• Responsible for Global Benefits—assess various local markets and make recommendations for plan & cost efficiency in/across countries where appropriate
• Develop and deliver communication strategies to ensure employees understand and value the compensation and benefits programs
• Develop compensation & benefit related materials (e.g. benefit summaries for new hires, materials used in local Employee Value Proposition, etc.) to support in our Talent Acquisition processes to convey a competitive local offering/s
• Provide guidance and support to HR business partners and managers on compensation-related matters
• Address employee inquiries and concerns regarding compensation and benefits in a timely and effective manner
• Develop and implement training programs for HR and management staff on compensation and benefits policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other HR functions to integrate compensation and benefits strategies with broader HR initiatives
• Ensure strong, effective partnership with our local payroll to effectively administer relevant Total Rewards programs and actions
• Oversee and ensure clear communications between the Total Rewards team & local stakeholders on all key initiatives and projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development of benefits tools and systems desirable
• Global Mobility experience is a plus
• Sales commission design experience is a plus
• Additional European languages desirable