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Head of Total Rewards, Americas

Edelman

Edelman

Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Friday, May 26, 2023
This role is open to be based from: Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA
This role is open to be Remote
We are looking for Compensation & Benefits expert to join our growing Global Total Rewards team. Our ideal teammate has strong industry experience with deep knowledge of market data and trends across the Americas who is also comfortable leading programs and projects across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get to work supporting a well-established business with a growing and evolving focus on People Strategy and Global Total Rewards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Compensation Business Partner, applying advanced knowledge of compensation principles to influence and educate People Partners and Business Leaders on the Edelman Global Compensation Philosophy
  • Drive the creation of a state-of-the-art Global Benefits Strategy and own the implementation of innovative solutions in Canada and Latin America
  • Manage Benefits administration in coordination with People Operations and People Partners across Canada and Latin America
  • Conduct competitive market pricing analyses of both Compensation & Benefits through participation in and analysis of surveys, turnover data, Talent Acquisition intelligence, and industry networking
  • Participate in and contribute to other projects and initiatives related to Compensation, Benefits, Global Total Rewards, and the People Team.

About You:

  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
  • Significant experience with Compensation & Benefits in the US, preferably in large, complex global organizations
  • Diverse knowledge of salary surveys, benefits benchmarking, and Total Rewards strategy
  • Broad experience in project management and process improvement
  • Strong analytical skills using both qualitative and quantitative data to understand and summarize data for recommendations
  • Highly proficient at Excel and various HRIS platforms
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to various audiences
  • Thorough understanding of Compensation & Benefits practices, trends, and legislation
  • Hold bachelor’s degree
  • Previous agency experience preferred but not required
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