Comp & Ben Partner

The People Comp & Ben Partner oversees the planning, design, implementation, and administration of all compensation and benefits programs and processes for the company. This hands-on position provides strategic support to the VP People and collaborates closely with finance and company leaders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Support:

• Provide strategic support to the VP People in the development and execution of HR initiatives.
• Lead headcount management processes in collaboration with executives, HRBP, and Finance.
• Monitor HR key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for progress and improvement.
• Run executive-level meetings, HR leadership weeklies, QBRs and offsites, company’s All Hands, including report analysis, presentations, and managed communications on behalf of the VP People.

Compensation:

• Manage compensation matters, including market analysis and incentive plan designs.
• Design, implement, and manage base, bonus, and merit pay programs.
• Analyze job data and recommend pay grade and compensation packages.
• Maintain competitive pay grades and participate in compensation and benefits surveys.
• Conduct internal and external market benchmarks to ensure competitive compensation packages.

Salary Administration:

• Manage the merit increase process and ensure compliance with salary and wage requests.
• Perform internal and external equity analysis and provide recommendations.

Payroll:

• Establish policies for accurate calculation of wages, deductions and expences report.
• Supervise payroll processing for employees and maintain relationships with HRBP and Finance.
• Lead process improvements and resolve complex payroll errors.
• Produce headcount, cost analysis, and other reports as needed.

Benefits:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including retirement plans, leave policies, PTO, wellness programs, and insurance.
• Oversee the design and implementation of annual wellness programs.
• Conduct company surveys to assess and improve employee benefits offerings.
• Manage global benefits processes and ensure consistency across regions.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve HR processes and optimize organizational procedures.
• Manage the global HR budget.
• Collaborate with HRBP Regional Leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, and business stakeholders to drive alignment and integration of HR projects and processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle with respect to their onboarding and offboarding.

HRIS Automation:

• Direct management of the global HRIS & Operations and Knowledge Management team.
• Implement new HR systems, data optimization, live dashboards, and streamline onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Payroll, Procurement, FP&A, and Legal.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills: Synthesizes complex information, collects and researches data.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems, develops alternative solutions.
• Teamwork: Welcomes feedback, contributes to a positive team spirit.
• Change Management: Communicates changes effectively, supports those affected by change.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ethics & Integrity: Earns trust through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Fiscal Accountability: Monitors budget usage, seeks ways to reduce costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience managing Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, HRIS).
• Strong ability to manage processes and lead projects effectively
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced MS Excel skills: complex formulas, macros, graphics – a must