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Edelman

Feb 24

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 15+ years in compensation & benefits, a degree or equivalent experience, global expertise, strong management and communication skills, analytical abilities, and knowledge of employment law.
  • You will oversee compensation strategies, provide market insights, lead benefit program design, ensure compliance, guide regional leaders, and build partnerships to attract and retain talent.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of executive compensation packages.
  • Global experience in Total Rewards and/or related fields.
  • Excellent project and program management skills.
  • Able to effectively communicate and present programs/plans for employees, HR, and business leaders to influence business decisions.
  • Excellent analytical skills, analyzing trends, surveys, and data to determine compensation strategies.
  • Experience working with compensation vendors.
  • High level of ethics and discretion, managing sensitive and confidential information.
  • Extensive knowledge of employment law and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee our Executive Compensation philosophy and plans, working closely with our CPO and CFO on execution of the philosophy and plans, presenting to ELT as and when required.
  • Serve as the Compensation and Benefits trusted and strategic thought partner to leadership, including People Business Partners, finance partners, and other business leaders.
  • Provide thought leadership on Total Rewards to ensure we stay ahead of market trends and dynamics, offering a suite of Rewards programs that meet our evolving needs as an organization, are future-ready, and reflect the demographics of our workforce.
  • Guide and enable business leaders to make informed decisions in attracting, retaining and motivating key/top talent, through market insights and analysis, competitive positioning of our Total Rewards strategy, and aligning our job bands globally, maintaining a job family library.
  • Lead and oversee the design and implementation of region-specific benefit programs aligned with global and regional strategy and goals; this may include reviewing current programs and policies for harmonization, as well as harmonization related to agency acquisitions.
  • Provide guidance to Regional Total Rewards leaders on local programs that complement compensation structure, and attract and retain talent in market.
  • Negotiate benefits structures and programs with leaders in the region and develop long-term beneficial partnerships.
  • Lead annual compensation planning. This may include modeling, statistical analysis and impact of base and/or STI programs for guidance in impactful distribution of rewards, aligning our Total Rewards with Performance. This will also include creating a yearly calendar of Total Rewards activities, communicating those globally, and ensuring compliance.
  • Oversee projects focusing on the key compensation initiatives such as compensation strategy redesign and implementation, market benchmarking, career path/ladder formation, pay transparency efforts, and the design of short term and long-term incentive compensation programs.
  • Lead compensation compliance and pay equity initiatives, partnering with appropriate partners and ensuring analyses are completed accurately and on time.
  • Evaluate market dynamics and new business-driven requirements, such as market pricing pivots to address “hot” jobs in the market and creating new policies and processes accordingly.
  • Maintain subject matter expertise on existing and proposed statutory compensation requirements (Regional, National, Local) and recommend appropriate course of action, including knowledge of regional requirements and regulations.
  • Own annual salary survey participation and market pricing/benchmarking process via partnership with appropriate vendors, partners, and providers.
  • Build network and partnerships: Proactively build effective working relationships with those who have the knowledge, experience, resources, or influence to advance work goals and offer valuable information, resources, and/or time to accomplish win-win outcomes.
  • Manage partner relationships.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Global Head of Total Rewards position?

The salary range for this position is between $300,000 and $350,000 a year.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A minimum of 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits is required, along with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Is global experience preferred for this position?

Yes, global experience in Total Rewards and/or related fields is preferred.

What kind of benefits does Edelman offer?

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, vision coverage, a 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance, and wellness programming.

What are some key responsibilities of the Global Head of Total Rewards?

Responsibilities include overseeing executive compensation philosophy, providing thought leadership on Total Rewards, leading annual compensation planning, and ensuring compliance with compensation requirements.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Edelman is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from various backgrounds, including racially and ethnically diverse individuals, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and others from protected classes.

What leadership competencies are important for this role?

Important leadership competencies include business intelligence, a boundaryless mindset, client-first mentality, emotional intelligence, organizational transformation, strategic influencing, being future-ready, and embracing the One Edelman approach.

Will the Global Head of Total Rewards be involved in compliance initiatives?

Yes, the Global Head of Total Rewards will oversee compensation compliance and pay equity initiatives.

How can the Global Head of Total Rewards contribute to market trends?

This leader will provide thought leadership on Total Rewards to ensure the organization stays ahead of market trends and offers a suite of Rewards programs that meet evolving needs.

What type of knowledge is preferred regarding executive compensation packages?

Extensive knowledge of executive compensation packages is preferred for this role.

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Marketing & Advertising
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Employees
1952
Founded Year

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