Senior Compensation Manager

Global Media Business
Business partner for compensation initiatives, processes and policies.

About Our Client

Global Media Business

Job Description

Work in partnership with equivalent peers across global offices n 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 'Internal Consultant' for assigned Business Areas on all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact.
Act as 'Subject Matter Expert' for identified area: consult and advise local HR during business case development and take forward to global for approval
Act as 'Process Owner' 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 bench-marking 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 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 two analysts, including responsibility of work delegation and development, including performance reviews.

The Successful Applicant

Degree level or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable experience in Compensation at Senior 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
Working experience with compensation & benefits employee data maintenance of an HRIS system (preferably, Success Factors).
Proficiency in/knowledge of compensation & benefits consultancy reporting tools and surveys would be an advantage
A proficiency in/experience using HR Information Systems (Success Factors, Workday or SAP or) would be an advantage

Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity
Demonstrable Commercial knowledge and understanding
Evidence of having successfully program managed large, complex projects or programs, achieving satisfaction & time-line 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