Compensation & Benefits Dir
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EBS11714
L7197I /Compensation & Benefits Dir
Whiteley/ London
EBS - Functional
Description of Business Environment:
The Director of International Total Reward & Performance Management will be
responsible for executing the combined compensation and benefits strategy
internationally; in order to attract, retain, engage and motivate employees while remaining
consistent with the Corporate strategy. The candidate will represent the combined
Compensation & Benefits organizations at the International Review Board and will lead
the respective compensation and benefits teams across all international regions. The role
also ensures governance oversight and efficiencies are achieved within each region.
Specific Job Description:
 Primary interface for all international and regional total rewards and performance
management matters, providing expert advice and counsel to the International
Review Board.
 In accordance with global pay strategies and programmes, develop and deliver all
aspects of incentive and reward programs, ensuring alignment to business
strategy and competitiveness within the relevant market; as well as agility to
respond to business requirements.
 Responsible for establishing benefit strategies, design, administrative frameworks
and estimated cost to ensure best practice, efficiencies and protection of
corporate reputation.
 Responsible for the successful delivery and integration of all benefits plans,
programmes & policies outside the US.
 Ensures compliance and governance for all international compensation and
benefit offerings
 Builds an International Centre of Excellence for "Reward" within the HR function,
in collaboration with colleagues in the regions.
 Responsible for successful alignment with both corporate compensation and
benefits appropriately representing a balanced view across compensation and
performance management and benefits of International requirements at corporate
level
 Develop external networks to maintain knowledge of external trends and best
practice
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Extensive experience in managing and executing international compensation and
benefits programmes
Understanding of Business/HR strategy and ability to shape reward strategies
that result in measurable and relevant solutions.
Leadership skills that drive high performance in line with the company’s values
and leadership framework.
Advanced knowledge of international trends in compensation and benefits
Design and execution of market aligned reward strategy internationally
Benchmarking and evaluation methods.
Reward Strategy, design and implementation.
Demonstrable leadership skills reflecting all aspect of Full Spectrum Leadership
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels internationally
Key Experiences:
Experience of leading an International compensation and benefits team located
across multiple countries.
Worked in matrix management structures.
Experience of establishing compensation and benefits design and programs in
new countries
Project Management Skills (setting direction, ensuring effective risk management,
maintaining disciplines and focus, managing consultants and stakeholders).
Experience in leading large scale change projects eg. M&A, integration or major
restructuring.
Leadership skills that drive high performance in line with the company's values
and leadership framework.
Experience in communicating and presenting complicated strategy and design to
senior executives with the ability to influence decision making
Standard Job Description:
Manages the development, implementation, administration of compensation and incentive
policy, procedures, practices, and programs. Responsible for coordinating subordinate
employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work
assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the conduct and/or
participation in surveys and studies of labor markets to determine compensation trends;
analyses of jobs and review of job descriptions and specifications; application of job
evaluation techniques; analyses of government regulations, company policies, and
agreements with labor unions to establish standard rates. Provides guidance and makes
recommendations to line managers and generalists on all compensation issues; and
interprets local, state, and federal laws regulating compensation practices. May be
responsible for executive compensation, HRIS functions, incentive plans and stock option
administration. Communicates or oversees communication of compensation philosophy,
plans, and incentives programs to all employees.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require an appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience
/ combined education, with professional experience and specialized training
commensurate with the role.