Senior Global Compensation & Benefits Harmonisation Manager

The organisation

Our client is a leading international provider of automated logistics solutions for airports, warehousing, and parcel handling, operating across multiple regions worldwide.

The position

The Senior Global Compensation & Benefits Harmonisation Manager plays a critical role in the post-acquisition harmonisation of compensation and benefits plans and programs in over 15 countries.

Role Purpose

The Senior Global Compensation & Benefits Harmonisation Manager plays a critical role in the post-acquisition harmonisation of compensation and benefits plans and programs in over 15 countries. Working as a senior subject matter expert, the role combines strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on operational delivery, ensuring global reward principles are effectively translated into practical country-level solutions.

Success will require the role to partner closely with global and regional compensation and benefits leaders and teams, local HR teams, our Payroll, HR Technology, Finance and ICT functions and a dedicated global HR integration programme manager, to analyse current practices, develop future-state reward policies and programs and oversee the implementation across multiple countries.

The position requires a seasoned compensation and benefits professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with the ability to influence stakeholders while remaining actively involved in day-to-day programme activities.

Tasks & responsibilities

Global Compensation & Benefits Harmonisation

• Support the development and execution of the global compensation and benefits harmonisation roadmap. 
• Provide deep subject matter expertise on compensation and benefits principles, governance and market practices. 
• Review existing country-specific reward programmes and identify opportunities for alignment with global reward principles while respecting local legal, regulatory and market requirements. 
• Develop recommendations for harmonised reward frameworks, policies and processes. 
• Evaluate country-specific exceptions and recommend appropriate solutions balancing consistency with local compliance. 

Programme Delivery

• Partner closely with the Global Programme Manager to support planning, prioritisation and execution of programme deliverables. 
• Actively participate in workstreams relating to compensation, benefits, grading, allowances, incentive plans and related reward elements. 
• Contribute to project planning, risk identification and issue resolution. 
• Support country implementation activities, including readiness assessments and transition planning. 
• Ensure reward-related deliverables are completed on time and meet agreed quality standards. 

Country Engagement

• Work directly with local HR Partners and country HR teams to understand existing reward structures and practices. 
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to validate current-state processes and future-state designs. 
• Provide expert guidance during local decision-making and implementation activities. 
• Build trusted relationships with country stakeholders while balancing global consistency with local needs. 

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with:

• Global Head of Rewards, Mobility &Travel 
• Global and regional Compensation & Benefits leaders and teams
• Global HR integration programme manager 
• HR Partners 
• Payroll teams 
• HR Technology teams 
• Finance
• ICT, to ensure reward programmes are operationally effective and supported by appropriate systems and processes.  

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure reward programmes comply with applicable legislation and employment regulations. 
• Maintain awareness of emerging market trends and regulatory developments. 
• Support governance documentation, policies and approval processes. 
• Identify risks associated with programme implementation and recommend mitigation actions. 

Data, Analytics & Insights

• Analyse compensation and benefits data to support decision-making. 
• Interpret market survey data and benchmark information. 
• Develop reports, presentations and recommendations for senior leadership. 
• Support business case development for harmonisation initiatives. 

Candidate profile

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related discipline. 
• Extensive experience in Compensation & Benefits within large multinational organisations. 
• Proven experience supporting global reward programmes across multiple countries. 
• Strong knowledge of global compensation practices and country-specific reward considerations. 
• Experience in compensation and benefits harmonisation, transformation or integration programmes. 
• Experience working in complex, matrixed international organisations. 
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. 
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll environments. 
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities. 

Desirable

• Professional certification in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards. 
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or organisational integrations. 
• Knowledge of job architecture and global grading methodologies. 
• Familiarity with project management methodologies. 
• Experience working with global HR technology. 

Key Competencies

• Deep Compensation & Benefits expertise. 
• Global rewards knowledge. 
• Strategic thinking with operational execution capability. 
• Strong stakeholder management. 
• Consulting and influencing skills. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. 
• Project delivery mindset. 
• Cross-cultural collaboration. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Commercial acumen. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities. 
• Resilience in complex transformation environments. 

The offer

This position is open for both freelance and employment opportunities.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below.