Annual Compensation Lead

• Serve as project manager for the end-to-end compensation cycle, including salary increases, PRP awards, and long-term incentives (LTI).
• Develop and maintain the ACP project plan and timeline.
• Align cross-functional workstreams and ensure milestone adherence.
• Monitor progress, proactively identify risks, and drive resolution across global and regional teams.
• Facilitate regular status updates, steering meetings, and issue resolution forums.
• Oversee all ACP phases:
• Data validation (internal audits, people leader exercises)
• System configuration & testing (eligibility rules, system functionality, statement creation)
• Budget & structure planning (preliminary/final budgets, pay structures, exceptions)
• Communication (People Team and Leader comms, training materials, WalkMe support)
• Execution (planning, audits, corrections, statement delivery, terminated PRP management/payouts)
• Act as the central point of contact for all ACP-related activities.
• Partner with Total Rewards, HR Service Center, HR Tech, and regional People teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with country-specific needs.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with compensation guidelines.
• Support dashboard reporting and analytics for merit, PRP, and LTI planning.
• Collaborate with HR Technology to ensure system readiness and optimal user experience.
• Lead post-cycle reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and continuous improvement of the Shine recognition program.
• Manage program communications, eligibility, and reporting.
• Preparation and update of Global Compensation Tools
• Prepare and maintain global compensation files, including annual budget files, pay structures, Compensation Tool and other key documents for annual compensation processes.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Develop and deliver regular and ad hoc compensation reports and dashboards.
• Serve as a resource for the People Team on compensation matters.