Job Description

Job Posting Title: Compensation Manager, EMEA

Req ID: 10058846

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Overall Purpose of the Role:

To manage the provision of an effective and professional compensation service for allocated Lines of Business, Support Functions, and certain countries across EMEA. The Manager will be responsible for the development and maintenance of appropriate commercially focused solutions and programs.

Partnering with HRBP\xe2\x80\x99s, other HR COE\xe2\x80\x99s and Global Compensation teams this role will provide advice and guidance on the delivery of compensation initiatives/policies/processes.

Provide support for cross LOB Compensation initiatives and projects impacting all countries in the region

As one of the senior members of the team, the Manager will help develop the talented team of Analysts alongside the other managers. They will need to be able to work with autonomy and deal with multiple diverse stakeholders within their own function and the wider business.

Areas of Responsibility

Work in partnership with equivalent peers in the US offices in order to establish efficient compensation processes, which align global initiatives with local practice.

Identify, design, gain necessary approval and implement tailored reward solutions within agreed operating frameworks.

Act as an \xe2\x80\x98Internal Consultant\xe2\x80\x99 for assigned Business Areas on all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact.

Act as \xe2\x80\x98Subject Matter Expert\xe2\x80\x99 for identified area: consult and advise local HR during business case development and take forward to US for approval

Act as \xe2\x80\x98Process Owner\xe2\x80\x99 for identified area: Manage the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of process for the entire Region working with key stakeholders to achieve successful end-to-end delivery.

Working closely with the business and local HR, manage the deal development/negotiations on all Executive packages (Director & above) using local benchmarking information and working within the agreed approval matrix

Work with local HR in the development and/or maintenance of salary ranges for the Region.

Develop and/or maintain external networks at a Regional level to act efficiently as an expert in trends and comp initiatives for the EMEA market. Suggest changes if appropriate to Country HR.

Apply commercial thinking and an understanding of the business and HR to provide pragmatic and informed HR solutions and ideas which meet both the business needs and fit with the HR agenda

Monitor the competitiveness of Regional compensation plans and work with local HR to ensure legal compliance where necessary. Following the Global approval matrix, make recommendations for change as necessary.

Line management of one analyst, including responsibility of work delegation and development, including performance reviews.

Areas of Accountability

Responsible for the provision of pro-active compensation support to the Country HR heads, LOB heads and local HR teams

Accountable to Director, Rewards, DEI, WFP EMEA to ensure Company policy is followed on all Compensation activities

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

Demonstrable experience in Compensation at Manager level

Proven experience of working in a multi-national, fast-paced, progressive commercial organisations

Experience or partnering with Senior Executives

Experience of team management would be highly desirable

Proficiency in/knowledge of compensation & benefits consultancy reporting tools and surveys required

Working experience with compensation & benefits employee data maintenance of an HRIS system (preferably, Workday).

A proficiency in/experience using HR Information Systems (Workday. SAP or PeopleSoft) would be an advantage

Skills Required

Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity

Demonstratable Commercial knowledge and understanding

Evidence of having successfully program managed large, complex projects or programs, achieving satisfaction & timeline objectives.

Strong communication skills in the presentation of plans for review and approval, and in communication of plans to managers and employees.

Specific EMEA experience would be highly advantageous

Demonstrable experience of grasping issues quickly and delivering effective and efficient solutions

High level accuracy and attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is essential

High level of IT literacy and use of Microsoft office packages would be an advantage

Competencies Required

Thinks Strategically:-

Identifies key business opportunities and challenges

Uses knowledge of the company\xe2\x80\x99s products and services to meet customer needs and financial targets

Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technological advances

Builds Relationships:-

Facilitates win-win situations

Resolves conflicts effectively

Interacts well with people who have different backgrounds and work styles

Communicates Effectively:-

Tailors messages appropriately to the audience

Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding

Conveys relevant information in a candid and timely manner

Drives Results:-

Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes

Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards

Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction

Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve

Creativity & Innovation:-

Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries

Challenges the status quo

Conceives creative ideas to solve problems or meet objectives

Champions Change:-

Supports new initiatives

Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes

Remains productive despite uncertainty

Builds Teams:-

Recognizes and rewards the achievements of others

Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback

Supports productivity and morale of the team

Exhibits Professional Excellence:-

Shows consistency in words and actions

Learns from personal and organizational experiences

Strives for self-improvement

Maintains composure under pressure

Earns the trust and respect of colleagues, partners and customers

Additional Information:

The position to be based at our Hammersmith, London office and will be based on-site 4 days per week.

Job Posting Segment: Functional Support Teams (EMEA)

Job Posting Primary Business: Human Resources (EMEA)

Primary Job Posting Category: Compensation

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted: 2023-08-07

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