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 including base pay, short‑term & 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.
• Assists 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 equitable and competitive employee compensation.
• Responsible for company’s international incentive plan documentation and administration.
• Manages the annual salary planning process, including forecasting, base pay and incentive plan design, and annual review and merit budgets.
• Conducts regular research and equity analysis of the company’s compensation program.
• Maintains integrity and acts as subject‑matter expert in Business Intelligence reporting of the company’s HRIS system for the compensation module.
• Maintains a working knowledge of international legislation and labor contracts that may affect compensation and benefit policies.
• Interfaces with senior management and Global HR team members by leading projects and providing consultation on compensation and benefit industry best practices.
• Oversees expatriate program and consults with team members on international assignments.
• Interfaces with benefit plan administrators, vendors, legal advisors and administrators regarding benefit policies, eligibility, and coverage issues and enrollment procedures. Leads design, implementation, and maintenance of all global benefits strategies and administration working closely with global HR team members and global insurance broker.
• Develops and updates all total reward communication materials to ensure employees obtain accurate information to make informed benefit decisions. Assists in the annual benefits budget as required.
• Ensures 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 and 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, spreadsheet 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.

• Educates Human Resources, Management and Associates about compensation philosophy and programs.
• Answers general questions, interprets policies, and shares market best practice information as appropriate.
• Protects company proprietary information and maintains confidentiality.

• 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…