Global Compensation Strategist

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Global Compensation Strategist to lead and shape our compensation, benefits, and rewards strategy.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global compensation strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and competitive market practices.
• Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of differentiated rewards programs, including short-term incentives (STIs), long-term incentives (LTIs), and executive compensation.
• Design and implement a job architecture model to ensure consistent and equitable job classifications, structures, and career progression paths across the organization.
• Conduct global compensation benchmarking to ensure the company remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent in the industry.
• Lead the development of compensation surveys, cost models, and market analysis to ensure that compensation packages are aligned with industry standards and company objectives.
• Administer and manage global benefits programs, ensuring consistency and competitiveness across regions while aligning with employee needs and organizational goals.
• Provide analytical support and insights for compensation planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including costing models for compensation strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and HR teams to evaluate and recommend compensation solutions that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance.
• Develop and maintain compensation-related reports and dashboards, providing actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
• Communicate total rewards programs to employees, ensuring clarity, understanding, and alignment with organizational culture.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and monitor legislative changes impacting compensation and benefits programs.
• Manage and develop a team of Total Rewards professionals, ensuring high-quality work delivery.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a senior Total Rewards or Compensation and Benefits leadership role, preferably within a global IT services or technology company.
• Strong expertise in establishing and managing a global compensation framework, job architecture, and rewards strategy.
• In-depth experience with compensation benchmarking, STIs, LTIs, and executive compensation practices.
• Global benefits administration experience, including benefits package design and management across different regions.
• Exceptional analytical skills, data modeling, statistical analysis, and advanced Excel functions.
• Expertise in creating high-level presentations for executive audiences, presenting complex data and insights.
• Compensation survey and costing model development experience, providing strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Excellent understanding of market trends in compensation and benefits, particularly in the IT services industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team, providing leadership and guidance on Total Rewards initiatives.
• Familiarity with global compensation regulations and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Experience implementing and managing global compensation tools and software.