Manager, Compensation and Benefits EMEA

Reporting to the VP HR EMEA and as an integral part of the Global Total Rewards team, the Compensation and Benefits Manager will be responsible for all Compensation and Benefits topics in the region. The role will cover all challenges including but not limited to HR Compliance, Compensation and Benefits, Budgeting, Payroll, Administration, Tax Compliance and HR IT systems. The Compensation and Benefits Manager will coordinate, manage and pilots her/his own projects in their entirety.

Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Reviews and Execution

• Partner with HR team in EMEA to provide business managers with rationale and guidance on compensation-related when hiring, promotions, transfers, business realignment, etc.
• Stay abreast of compensation & benefits trend changes in EMEA and be resourceful on Compensation and Benefits surveys through luxury/retail networking opportunities. Participate in surveys as appropriate.
• Regularly execute compensation & benefits reports and analyses, cite trends, and provide recommendations to HR teams and regional leader.
• Lead the design and analysis of commission or reward schemes, so to ensure the schemes are in alignment of global direction and support business objectives.
• Update and monitoring HR KPI's and completion of monthly and annual reporting.
• Manage the consultants and service providers, to initiate or schedule insurance plan renewals across EMEA region.
• Liaise with finance team on tax related matters.

Compensation & Benefits Policies and Practices

• Set compensation and benefits policies & practices across the Markets.
• Coordination of salary benchmarking and reviewing of internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Contribute to development of HR service and delivery of HR projects and initiatives.

HRIS system and support

• Ensure Oracle HCM data integrity, producing/distributing requested or regularly scheduled reports.
• Act as a regional contact on system support; communicate new function launches and updates.
• Set best practices for operational system usage with HR team as needed.
• Provide guidance and support on the global merit process.
• Troubleshoot data issues more broadly as they arise, pro-actively address known data problems.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent level of qualification in the Human Resources or Finance field
• Experience in a similar role delivering the coordination and administration of payroll and benefits and reporting
• Experience in international organization and/or in a consulting firm
• In-depth skills in management, communication, payroll, accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, customer orientation and flexibility.
• Fluent in English and French.