Associate Director, Total Rewards Strategy

**Purpose & Scope**

The Associate Director, Total Rewards Strategy & Operations, EMEA is responsible for Total Rewards strategy as it relates to the respective region / geography, cross segments and functions, and driving & implementing the Global Total Rewards strategy, data, systems, processes, analytics, compliance, as well as related policies and programs, at a regional and country/cluster level.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead the strategy, implementation and administration of best-in-class Total Rewards programs, policies & procedures (including activities such as job analyses and competitive benchmarking, structuring new hire offers, promotions and other pay adjustments, transfers etc.) at a regional and local level, in alignment with the global Total Rewards strategy and policies.
- Act as the conduit between TR Business Partners and TR Programs & Strategy to drive Total Rewards practices at the regional level with emphasis on driving process efficiencies
- Understanding and articulating regional TR practices based on Global TR Standards
- Responsible for understanding regional labor law regulations relevant for Total Rewards and providing feedback on the same to relevant stakeholders within the larger FME Total Rewards community (e.g., TR Business Partners, TR Programs & Strategy)
- Provide strategic oversight, leadership and expertise to Total Rewards country/cluster staff ensuring that Total Rewards and pay practices are compliant with all pertinent regulatory requirements, as well as in line with the global Total Rewards strategy and policies.
- Design, develop and oversee Total Rewards related process documentation, training and education materials and programs for operations and the broader HR organization, as well as for line managers.
- Monitor the effectiveness of existing Total Rewards policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Monitor the research of market conditions and the analysis of survey data to establish and maintain equitable pay grades and competitive salary structures and ranges, aligned with the global methodology.
- Drive continuous improvement of Total Rewards processes, workflow and systems from a regional and local perspective, through frequent analyses and audits, providing recommendations for improvements to enable the company to attract, motivate and retain the best possible employees while maintaining compliance with all pertinent regulations and guidelines.
- Work with external Total Rewards vendors to achieve optimal system performance and maintain effective working relationships.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching for direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; oversee and manage the workload and responsibilities of assigned staff.
- Establish departmental goals and objectives implementing performance standards aligned with company and business unit goals. Provide informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation.
- Manage the department staffing through the appropriate development, hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.
- Provide for the appropriate development and training of assigned staff.

**Experience & Skills**
- Proven experience of 10-15 years, with 5+ years’ experience in a compensation and benefits leadership role, in a regional/country cluster setup.
- 5+ years' experience with HRIS, Total Rewards systems, and/or data management required
- Experience with Job evaluation methodologies certification
- Expert, up-to-date knowledge of Total Rewards strategies, theories, best practices, governance and relevant labour law regulations at a regional and country/cluster level
- Strong management skills and the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams, across multiple countries
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills combined with effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong consultative skills to work with all levels of management in a relationship driven organization.
- Must be able to proactively identify and solve problems creatively with a win-win focus.
- Must be flexible with the ability to work in situations where there is no unique correct answer.