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Director, Global Compensation and Benefits , New York, United States


Director, Global Compensation and Benefits
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
We are seeking an experienced Director, Global Compensation and Benefits to provide strategic and operational leadership of global compensation and benefit programs.  H/she will be abreast of trends in the US and international market, networking with other compensations and benefits specialists and provide leadership relative to progressive compensation and benefits practices to attract and retain the right talent for IRC.   The Director will provide expert technical advice and assistance in the delivery and implementation of total compensation.  This position reports to the directly to the Senior Director, Talent Management and directly supervises Compensation Analyst and Manager, Benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of a total compensation to competitively position IRC in the US and internationally and achieve the desired employee behaviors and retention to meet long-term goals.  Ensure practices and systems perceived as fair, equitable, and competitive and ensure appropriate donor and regulatory compliance.  Directs and implements international allowances for the organization.
  • Enhance process excellence by facilitating standardization of compensation and benefits processes and systems, leveraging best practices at the global level.  Evaluate and develop IRC’s compensation tables to ensure simplicity, scalability and standardization of the system.
  • Conduct annual benchmarking and regular researches, consult with strategic leadership and make recommendation to ensure the alignment of compensation and benefits programs to global strategic directions. Influence when major adjustment to design and approach are needed to stay ahead of emerging needs/trends.
  • Support strategic initiatives and advise HR generalists at the country, regional and global level on compensation and benefits matters to enhance and develop the knowledge and skills of the organization's HR professionals in the area of compensation and benefits. Develops programs to educate leaders and managers on compensation programs to reinforce the organization’s culture in our compensation and benefits’ programs.
  • Drives and direct annual review and salary planning to ensure the organization remain competitive and reward and recognize high performers. Ensure delivery of a collaborative, efficient and transparent process to leadership.
  • Partner with leadership and HR generalists to ensure coordination and proactive consideration on issues related to overall compensation and benefits strategy and operations.    
  • Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to the success of the HR department and function at IRC.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor degree/Master’s preferred and 10 years of progressive HR experience with a minimum of 5 yrs in a senior leadership role or equivalent education and experience. 
  • Demonstrated success in implementing and proven high level expertise of current trends and best practices for international and US compensation and benefit plans, including retirement plans and health and wellness plans;.
  • Demonstrated success in support to key senior management and building relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume environment and on deadline; aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed.
  • Excellent analytical abilities combined with a clear focus on thoroughness and quality of information.
  • Ability to influence others and to gain their support. Proven experience of successful capacity building in compensation and benefits areas.
  • English fluency required.  Proficiency in French and Arabic preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as necessary.
  • Strong proficiency in MS office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with ADP and Workday preferred.
  • SPHR, GPHR, CCP, CBP or other HR professional certification preferred.
 
IRC leading the way from harm to home. 
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.