Global Compensation Strategist

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in the Human Resources department, supporting global compensation and benefits programs.

This position is responsible for analyzing market data, advising on job evaluations, managing salary and equity planning processes, and ensuring compliance across regions.

The role also supports international benefits administration and leads the company's global recognition platform. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, global experience, and a deep understanding of compensation strategy and regulatory frameworks.

• Collaborate with the HR team to establish relationships and provide support aligned to strategic business requirements.
• Participate in compensation and benefits surveys, analyzing data to determine the organization's competitive position within regions.
• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of all global base salary and short and long-term variable compensation programs, working closely with Total Rewards Leadership.
• Monitor trends in the competitive market to ensure both design and pay equity opportunities allow for the attraction and retention of high performers/key talent.
• Provide advice and support to the HR team related to job evaluation, policy, and interpretation of plans (including creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs).
• Review requests for new or revised job descriptions to determine target salary ranges based on the scope of the role and related Job Architecture attributes.
• Support activity for all Salary, Bonus, and Equity Planning processes including system design, training, and implementation.
• Work closely with Benefits Manager to assist in administering, implementing, and maintaining employee benefits programs outside the US, ensuring compliance with country legislative benefits offerings.
• Compile benefits-related statistics and census data and summarize survey information to support benefits recommendations.
• Reconcile all EMEA benefits provider billings and process payment of invoices.
• Responsible for administration of global rewards and recognition platform, finding ways to increase engagement and utilization; communicates and executes on the company-wide recognition awards, including nomination process and budget allocation.

• A university degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related discipline is strongly preferred. Certification in Compensation, Benefits, and/or Human Resources (e.g., CCP, CBP, SHRM) is a strong plus.
• At least 8 years of compensation design and administration experience with at least 3 years of global experience in US and India.
• Working knowledge of country, federal, and/or state regulations affecting the administration of broad-based or statutory benefits and retirement/pension plans including but not limited to FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Pay Transparency, and GDPR.
• Ability to analyze a variety of data simultaneously, in order to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance of the organization's compensation and benefits practices.
• Ability to work with financial metrics and data with a solid understanding of how compensation design impacts financial outcomes; prepare analysis/reports on various design-related initiatives for leadership and/or stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a high degree of autonomy by independently managing tasks, taking initiative to drive projects forward, and exercising sound judgment when making decisions without direct supervision.
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude used to prepare/analyze TR costs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex compensation-related issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, multitask, and work independently.
• Team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, partner, and consult with a wide variety of audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel and Power Point) and excellent research skills.