Compensation Manager

Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To manage the provision of an effective and professional compensation service for allocated Lines of Business, Support Functions, and certain countries across EMEA. The Manager will be responsible for the development and maintenance of appropriate commercially focused solutions and programs.

Partnering with HRBP's, other HR COE's and Global Compensation teams this role will provide advice and guidance on the delivery of compensation initiatives/policies/processes.

Provide support for cross LOB Compensation initiatives and projects impacting all countries in the region

As one of the senior members of the team, the Manager will help develop the talented team of Analysts alongside the other managers. They will need to be able to work with autonomy and deal with multiple diverse stakeholders within their own function and the wider business.

Areas of Responsibility
• Work in partnership with equivalent peers in the US offices in order to establish efficient compensation processes, which align global initiatives with local practice.
• Identify, design, gain necessary approval and implement tailored reward solutions within agreed operating frameworks.
• Act as an 'Internal Consultant' for assigned Business Areas on all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact.
• Act as 'Subject Matter Expert' for identified area: consult and advise local HR during business case development and take forward to US for approval
• Act as 'Process Owner' for identified area: Manage the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of process for the entire Region working with key stakeholders to achieve successful end-to-end delivery.
• Working closely with the business and local HR, manage the deal development/negotiations on all Executive packages (Director & above) using local benchmarking information and working within the agreed approval matrix
• Work with local HR in the development and/or maintenance of salary ranges for the Region.
• Develop and/or maintain external networks at a Regional level to act efficiently as an expert in trends and comp initiatives for the EMEA market. Suggest changes if appropriate to Country HR.
• Apply commercial thinking and an understanding of the business and HR to provide pragmatic and informed HR solutions and ideas which meet both the business needs and fit with the HR agenda
• Monitor the competitiveness of Regional compensation plans and work with local HR to ensure legal compliance where necessary. Following the Global approval matrix, make recommendations for change as necessary.
• Line management of one analyst, including responsibility of work delegation and development, including performance reviews.

Areas of Accountability
• Responsible for the provision of pro-active compensation support to the Country HR heads, LOB heads and local HR teams
• Accountable to Director, Rewards, DEI, WFP EMEA to ensure Company policy is followed on all Compensation activities

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required
• Demonstrable experience in Compensation at Manager level
• Proven experience of working in a multi-national, fast-paced, progressive commercial organisations
• Experience or partnering with Senior Executives
• Experience of team management would be highly desirable
• Proficiency in/knowledge of compensation & benefits consultancy reporting tools and surveys required
• Working experience with compensation & benefits employee data maintenance of an HRIS system (preferably, Workday).
• A proficiency in/experience using HR Information Systems (Workday. SAP or PeopleSoft) would be an advantage

Skills Required
• Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity
• Demonstratable Commercial knowledge and understanding
• Evidence of having successfully program managed large, complex projects or programs, achieving satisfaction & timeline objectives.
• Strong communication skills in the presentation of plans for review and approval, and in communication of plans to managers and employees.
• Specific EMEA experience would be highly advantageous
• Demonstrable experience of grasping issues quickly and delivering effective and efficient solutions
• High level accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is essential
• High level of IT literacy and use of Microsoft office packages would be an advantage

Competencies Required

Thinks Strategically:-
• Identifies key business opportunities and challenges
• Uses knowledge of the company's products and services to meet customer needs and financial targets
• Stays current on business issues, industry trends, and technological advances

Builds Relationships:-
• Facilitates win-win situations
• Resolves conflicts effectively
• Interacts well with people who have different backgrounds and work styles

Communicates Effectively:-
• Tailors messages appropriately to the audience
• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding
• Conveys relevant information in a candid and timely manner

Drives Results:-
• Manages projects, processes and resources to produce desired outcomes
• Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards
• Achieves high levels of customer satisfaction
• Analyzes problems effectively and takes action to resolve

Creativity & Innovation:-
• Transfers ideas and successes across boundaries
• Challenges the status quo
• Conceives creative ideas to solve problems or meet objectives

Champions Change:-
• Supports new initiatives
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes
• Remains productive despite uncertainty

Builds Teams:-
• Recognizes and rewards the achievements of others
• Strengthens others through mentoring and feedback
• Supports productivity and morale of the team

Exhibits Professional Excellence:-
• Shows consistency in words and actions
• Learns from personal and organizational experiences
• Strives for self-improvement
• Maintains composure under pressure
• Earns the trust and respect of colleagues, partners and customers

Additional Information:

The position to be based at our Hammersmith, London office and will be based on-site 4 days per week.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1x49y-3-145-42-128-42 in your application.