Associate Director, North America

Position: Associate Director, North America Reward
** JOB PURPOSE
** This role exists to manage the North America Total Compensation processes and activating global Rewards programs in North America. The North America Total Rewards Team provides business insight and develops flexible and innovative solutions and risk analysis. We are experts offering insights and challenge while delivering solutions flawlessly. In this role you will report to the Director Total Rewards and be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Develop and deliver on multi-year strategy which drives evolution of rewards in North America.
* Manage the Annual Pay Review process (pay, bonus and shares) in North America ensuring both internal and external audit compliance.
* Provide counsel to Human Resources and the business on compensation-related issues including being the escalation point of contact for queries on reward policy and processes.
* Analyze annual benchmarking recommendations received from Global Reward to make recommendations on market review budgets and payscale movement taking to consideration any financial implications and competitiveness.
* Develop and implement North America Rewards communication framework.  Lead Rewards training to HR and the business on compensation programs and policies.
* Monitor trends in North America compensation; leverage best practices to create best possible Reward solutions.
* Leverage technology to find ways to streamline administration and reporting.
* Monitor legislative activities and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international (Canada) laws.
* Advise on Domestic Relocation and Global Mobility; monitor policy compliance and North America budget.
* Manage special projects, including Recognition, as assigned in a broad range of areas, as business needs arise. Participate in global rewards design projects and provide feedback on practicality and application within North America.
* Manage job analysis, job evaluation, and market pricing according to global guidelines.
* Work as part of wider Global Reward team leading and supporting on Reward global and regional projects as well as wider Expertise and Innovation projects.
* Engage and connect with external reward networks within North America to stay relevant and abreast of changes.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** Preferred bachelor’s degree with 6 to 8 years compensation management experience at a FMCG company; MBA and CCP
* Must have a strong understanding of all aspects of Rewards including base pay, short and long term incentives programs and executive compensation programs and regulations governing these plans.
* Proven experience with leading key projects in a prior Reward position.
* Experience of partnering up to a senior level.
* Strong analytic skills required.  Significant Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookup at a minimum, VBA/macros a plus). Excellent systems background with a working knowledge of Workday, Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and state of the art desktop applications including web based systems.
* Must be detail oriented, with excellent quantitative/analytical, data management, organizational, research and project management skills.
* Technical and analytical expertise including ability to apply logic, problem solve and deliver results on complex data analysis. Strong organization and interpersonal skills; the ability to interpret and report on data in a clear, concise way that reflects business acumen
* Must have sound interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and be able to deal effectively with all levels of management and employees.
* Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Deals with personal data and information in a highly professional manner and within the boundaries of relevant legislation, such as Data Protection
* Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Demonstrate strong initiative and exercise good judgment and resourcefulness.
* Possess excellent time management skills, ability…