EMEA Director, Global Total Rewards - Compensation

at  Alvarez and Marsal

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Extensive experience in total rewards, with multi-country experience preferred
• Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) preferred
• In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, including executive compensation
• Strong understanding of global employment laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management systems
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong project management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Manage the development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs and projects in partnership with Global Total Rewards, Payroll, and Finance teams
• Partner with EMEA Business Unit Leaders, Finance and People teams to oversee the annual compensation process, including planning, execution and analysis
• Develop and implement off-cycle monetary recognition programs, including off-cycle promotions, special recognition bonuses, and financial support initiatives (e.g., loans), to reward and motivate employees outside the standard annual review cycle.
• Design and manage salary structures, job evaluation systems, and pay-for-performance programs
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations or reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits
• Collaborate with finance to develop budgets and forecast costs for total rewards programs
• Partner with EMEA Business Unit Leaders and Talent Acquisition to maintain job architecture, job descriptions, skills and compensation
• Participate in compensation surveys, conducts research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends to ensure our total rewards packages remain competitive
• Identify and manage relationships with external vendors
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions activities, focusing on harmonizing compensation and benefits
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed