Experienced Compensation Partner driving compensation excellence across global Corporate Functions for Wella Company. Providing expertise in compensation design, pay equity, and people analytics in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Educate HR and business leaders on compensation philosophy, governance, and best practices
Conduct regular market analyses to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures
Partner with HR, Finance, and regional Total Rewards teams to develop and maintain job evaluation frameworks and salary structures for Corporate Functions
Analyze compensation trends and provide insights and recommendations to attract, motivate, and retain top talent
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and People Business Partners on compensation strategy, pay decisions, and organizational design impacts
Ensure global compensation principles are applied while accounting for local market nuances
Lead the annual merit review process for Global Corporate Functions, ensuring alignment with business priorities, local budget governance, and internal equity
Conduct pay equity analysis and develop action plans to address disparities
Monitor merit budget utilization and provide reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Support compensation data integrity by collaborating with partners to complete quarterly audits for your assigned functions
Provide compensation analytics support for special projects and regular Operating Plan reviews
Lead and support special projects related to compensation and total rewards, including new compensation model development, people analytics initiatives, HRIS enhancements, and process improvements
Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Requirements
6+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, or HR, with deep expertise in at least two international markets (Americas experience strongly preferred)
An undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Graduate degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP) are a strong plus
Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in compensation benchmarking tools, market data platforms, and Excel or data analytics tools
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills; able to translate complex data into clear insights management skills; able to translate complex data into clear insights management skills; able to translate complex data into clear insights, management skills; able to translate complex data into clear insights
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a global, matrixed environment
Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Success Factors) and comfort working with large datasets
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Benefits
25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
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