Global Compensation Strategy Leader

About Us:

We are a leading global IT services company.

As we continue to expand our global presence, we seek a highly skilled and strategic leader to shape our compensation strategy.

Position Overview:

The Head of Global Compensation will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive global compensation framework.

This role focuses on establishing a standardized global compensation structure, driving differentiated rewards programs, and managing key aspects such as job architecture, compensation benchmarking, short-term incentive programs (STIPs), long-term incentive programs (LTIPs), and global benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a global compensation framework, ensuring alignment with business goals and competitive market practices.
• Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of differentiated rewards programs, including short-term incentives (STIPs), long-term incentives (LTIPs), and executive compensation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive 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 IT services industry.
• Administer and manage global benefits programs, ensuring consistency and competitiveness across regions while aligning with employee needs and organizational goals.
• Provide detailed analytical support and insights for compensation planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including the preparation of 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, maintain, and update 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 all local, national, and international compensation regulations, and monitor any legislative changes that may impact compensation and benefits programs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of proven 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, STIPs, LTIPs, and executive compensation practices.
• Strong background in global benefits administration, including the design and management of benefits packages across different regions.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including experience in data modeling, statistical analysis, and advanced Excel functions.
• Expertise in creating and presenting high-level PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences, with the ability to clearly communicate complex data and insights.
• Experience in developing compensation surveys and costing models, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Excellent understanding of market trends in compensation and benefits, particularly within the IT services industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and present ideas persuasively to senior management.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team, providing leadership and guidance on Total Rewards initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

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