Senior North America Rewards Manager

Role Summary

Senior North America Rewards Manager responsible for designing and implementing the organization’s compensation programs and activities to meet internal equity and external market competitiveness. This includes job levelling, job titles and architecture, retention plans, base pay and incentives, and localization of rewards initiatives within the Total Rewards framework. You will provide guidance to HR partners, analyze market and internal data, and collaborate with global and local teams to ensure fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices.

Responsibilities

• Applies competitive total rewards strategies and tools to attract, retain and reward employees based on analysis of compensation market trends and complete statistical studies
• Manage and support the business to run the annual recurring processes across the region
• Provides guidance to specific functional areas; analyzing market trends, completing statistical studies, and developing recommendations and action plans designed to attract, retain, and reward employees. May partner with outside consultants in developing custom surveys, when necessary
• Assist with the annual market analysis of all jobs in order to facilitate the annual compensation Plan
• Evaluate new and revised jobs using market data; assigns global job level and ensures consistency within global job architecture
• Participate as an extended team member on expansions and department restructures
• Provides advice and counsel to HRBPs and management on compensation related issues including development of job descriptions and job families; provide counsel and direction relative to promotion increases, internal transfers and new hire offers
• Participate in or lead global Total Rewards & Mobility CoE projects and other initiatives
• Ensure adherence to company policy with regards to fair & equitable pay positioning, fairness, transparency and consistency
• Actively participate in leading industry groups or advisory committees to stay current on rewards related items in the pharmaceutical industry as well as obtain or maintain certifications & credentials. Utilize knowledge to forecast and prepare for future needs of assigned functional areas.

Additional Requirements

• The job requires 10-20% overnight travel, including occasional international travel. There are no additional physical requirements beyond standard office activities such as sitting, typing, and attending meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 11+ years of relevant experience; Bachelors degree from an accredited university or equivalent education with 7+ years of relevant experience highly preferred; Advanced degree and/or CCP/GRP may be substituted for two years of relevant experience when appropriate
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) certification preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience within Human Resources, preferably within Total Rewards functions
• A minimum of 3 years of compensation experience required; North America pharmaceutical compensation experience preferred
• Ability to work cross-collaboratively in a team environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Compensation system experience preferred (i.e., Success Factors, Market Pay, SAP HR)
• Demonstrated leadership skills and cross-functional team facilitation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of compensation theory, techniques, and practices
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills