Manager, Global Compensation & Benefits

Position Overview

This position will manage global compensation and benefit programs and help ensure the company has competitive and cost-effective benefit programs, compensation policies, and compliance practices across the globe. The Manager, Global Compensation and Benefits will report to the Senior Director, Total Rewards.

• Manages company’s international compensation plans which may include changes to base pay, short-term and long-term incentives, allowances, sales compensation, and other perquisites.
• Manages the international compensation structure and assists in deploying U.S. grade and leveling structure internationally to ensure harmonization of programs.
• Assist Global HR Business Partners in preparing job descriptions, conducting job evaluation and salary surveys, establishing /aging salary structures, developing salary budgets, conducting minimum/zone analysis, and preparing policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation.
• Responsible for company’s international (i.e., non-U.S.) incentive plan documentation and administration.
• Manage the annual salary planning process, including forecasting, base pay and incentive plan design and annual review, merit budgets, etc.
• Engage in conducting regular research and equity analysis of company’s compensation program.
• Maintains integrity and is subject matter expert in Business Intelligence reporting of the company’s HRIS system in respect to the compensation module.
• Maintains a working knowledge of international legislation and labor contracts that may affect compensation and benefit policies.
• The Manager will interface with senior management and Global HR team members by leading projects and providing consultation on compensation and benefit industry best practices.
• Oversee expatriate program and consult with team members on international assignments.
• Interface with benefit plan administrators, vendors, legal advisors and administrators regarding benefit policies, eligibility and coverage issues and enrollment procedures. Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of all global benefits strategies and administration working closely with global HR team members and global insurance broker.
• Develop and update all total reward communication materials to ensure employees obtain accurate information to make informed benefit decisions. Assist in the annual Benefits budget as required.
• Ensure compliance within country legislation and employment laws.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years of compensation and benefits experience.
• Excellent verbal/written communications and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS software (UKG or Workday).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, One Note and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated aptitude for statistical analysis, spreadsheets manipulation and database management.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional Certifications in Compensation and/or Benefits desirable

• Educate Human Resources, Management and Associates about compensation philosophy and programs.
• Answer general questions, interpret policies, and share market best practice information as appropriate.
• Protect company proprietary and always maintain confidential information.

• Deliver World Class Service
• Hospitality
• Ownership
• Do The Right Thing
• Manages Ambiguity
• Drive Results
• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals
• See The Big Picture
• Financial Acumen
• Value People
• Builds Effective Teams

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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