We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Total Rewards Specialist with strong program and project management skills to support the planning, development and execution of total rewards initiatives, including compensation, benefits and recognition programs.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects and programs are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with our overall HR, Total Reward and business strategies. This role will be working with various stakeholders across different time zones (mainly APAC, India, EMEA and USA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Identify, lead and manage total rewards projects from inception to completion (e.g. global and/or regional harmonization of total rewards practices and process)
- Program Management: Support the design and implementation of total reward programs, policies and process (e.g. annual compensation cycles). Manage continuous improvement efforts and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of total rewards programs
- Data Analytics: Analyse data and metrics to support decision making related to compensation, benefits and workforce rewards. Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations to communicate findings.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of reward initiatives.
- Communication: Effectively communicate program and project progress to global stakeholders across varied time zone
- Accountable for consultation, interpretation, and advice to internal stakeholders such as HR Business Partners on company compensation policies, processes and practices
- Partners with internal HR team(s) to execute new hire offers and promotions, this may entail consulting on salary pay ranges and salary benchmarking
- Accountable for the rollout of Total Rewards projects and programmes within a region/country or at a global level
- Engages with other Total Rewards experts (may be internal or external to company) to define, develop and communicate new Total Rewards policies, processes and practices in line with the Total Rewards strategy
- Engages with other Total Rewards experts (may be internal or external to company) to evolve existing Total Rewards policies, processes and practices in line with the Total Rewards strategy
- Actively participates and supports the Annual Salary Review (ASR) process within region/country or at a global level
- Actively participates and supports the annual Bonus pay-out process within region/country or at a global level
- Audits and reviews internal compensation data to proactively resolve pay disparities, misalignment to the compensation philosophy, and internal compression
- Performs some data entry, reporting, and transaction support for the HRIS to ensure accuracy and integrity.
- Assists with researching, information gathering, benchmarking, and analyzing survey data or other market intelligence to identify trends
- Gathers data, metrics, and other elements to support annual and quarterly survey submissions to maintain company's access to market trends and time relevant data
- Assists the HR Management team with various related HR projects, as needed
- Participates in the development and execution of a broad Total Rewards strategy
- Provides back-up and/or assistance to other members of the Total Rewards team as required
- Performs any other related task as required.
Required experience:
- Seasoned demonstrated experience in total rewards, including compensation, benefits, and performance management.
- Seasoned demonstrated experience managing employee benefits programs, including plan design, enrolment, and compliance.
- Seasoned demonstrated experience in using data analytics to interpret compensation and performance data, providing insights for decision-making.
- Seasoned demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating with HR teams, senior leaders, and employees regarding total rewards and performance matters.
- Seasoned demonstrated experience working with benefits providers, compensation consultants, and performance management platforms.
- Advanced demonstrated experience in identifying and addressing challenges in compensation, benefits, and performance management.
- Relevant experience leading and managing changes in total rewards and performance programs.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of Human Resources, Business Administration or Finance preferred.
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or a similar compensation certification advantageous.
- 3+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation and benefits, or HR program and project management
- Strong project and program management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, HR professionals and other stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI
- Knowledge of Workday system is a plus
