* Join a global business in a newly created EMENA Total Rewards Role
* Play a key role in all white collar Comp & Bens policy and operations.
About Our Client
My client is a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings. Since 2014 they have been part of the strong brand portfolio of a Japanese HQ and Listed MNC. With a Brand HQ and production in Germany, they are a well-known brand here in the UK and across the EMENA region. The Brand has some 6000 employees attributed to it across manufacturing, sales, and management and is part of a 50,000+ headcount group. Revenues for the brand in isolation exceed 1.5 billion Euros and the Group itself over 11 billion euros.
Job Description
The Leader, Total Rewards for EMENA will be responsible for the implementation, management, and administration of total rewards policies and programs for the EMENA region. The position will lead market research and analysis and develop compensation recommendations based on company guidelines related to compensation plans. This role will closely partner with and provide expert advice to HR Business Partners and management teams in the region to enable the business to attract, retain, and engage employees.
Your responsibilities
* Partner with Total Rewards Analyst and HR Business Partners by providing guidance and administering compensation actions (e.g. job evaluation and market pricing, salary offers, market adjustments, and variable pay) for the EMENA region.
* Lead the annual compensation planning process for the region and coordinate with local and regional HRBPs.
* Educate HRBPs, supervisors, and managers on all benefits and compensation programs.
* Advise management of appropriate resolution for benefits/compensation related issues.
* Recommend, conduct, and participate in salary surveys in order to determine prevailing pay rates and maintain competitive compensation levels in the given local market.
* In collaboration with the HRBP and/or Labor Relations COE, develop benefits/compensation proposals as part of the union negotiation process.
* Complete benefits/pay practice studies to ensure EMENA is in compliance with local benefits and that compensation regulations are competitive and aligned with prevailing practices in the market. This may include elements such as savings plans, profit sharing, and competitiveness and impact on retention.
* Manage and maintain salary structures (Global Grading), analyze salary survey data and develop merit budget recommendations, market reference points, and variable compensation elements.
* Keep the compensation framework accurate with current job/compensation data.
* Act as an advisor to employees and the international mobility team on international assignments. Partner with the regional Global Mobility team to complete offers for expats (short or long term) and cross-border transfers.
* Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues, and best practices and make proposals to optimize pay/benefit systems for our operations.
* Develop and generate reports to support key HR processes and perform necessary audits to ensure the accuracy of compensation data.
The Successful Applicant
Leader, Total Rewards EMENA
* 7 years or greater Total Rewards experience required.
* Experience working with works councils would be beneficial.
* Experience working on employee pay and benefits programs.
* Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business or related field, or equivalent.
* Fluency in English is required.
* Solid organizational and multitasking skills to include effective time management and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
* Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
* Strong background in compensation design, analysis, and administration, including experience with the design of incentive programs for professional and hourly employees.
* Knowledge of benefit programs and market practices.
* Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to present complex ideas.
* Experienced in deploying communication strategies and success metrics.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Proficiency in the use of PC software tools for analysis, audits, reports, and presentations.
What's on Offer
Leader, Total Rewards EMENA offer: A competitive salary + bonus, the ability to work remotely within the UK or in the South East / London offices, and to work within a greenfield role.
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