AddressJob Number 24045818
Job Category Human Resources
Location Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of the EMEA Human Resources leadership team, the Vice President, Total Rewards contributes a high level of specialized knowledge and expertise in Total Rewards, and oversees the development, implementation and management of compensation, benefits and employee rewards strategies, programs, policies and processes across region. This role involves strategic planning, ensuring competitive and attractive packages, and aligning Total Rewards with the organization's objectives to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
In conjunction with the continent leadership team this leader designs and deploys Total Rewards programs that support the continent business strategy and partners with the global compensation and benefits COE to ensure alignment with global compensation and benefits framework and programs. They will work with the HR leadership team to design and deploy Total Rewards strategies and programs for all markets, brands and disciplines, ensuring that they are supportive of business priorities and company culture, and integrated with the region’s talent management strategies to attract and retain talent while ensuring compliance with local legal regulations.
They will partner, influence, and coordinate with the Global Compensation and Benefits COE to ensure that all strategies, programs and resources are aligned to the overall COE strategy and platforms, represent EMEA’s needs and localization requirements, and execute Global COE priorities within the Continent.
This position collaborates with business leaders at all levels across the organization, as well as vendor partners and owners. As such, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and planning, strong business acumen, and the ability to function in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment.
SCOPE
Lead the Total Rewards function in support of the full portfolio of hotels and offices across Europe, Middle East & Africa.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Compensation & Benefits Leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with the company's goals and industry best practices. Provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation, and management of EMEA’s programs, including base pay, incentive programs, equity plans, health & wellbeing, retirement, and technology platforms.
Analyze existing compensation and benefit programs to ensure they align with business strategy, the company’s Total Rewards philosophy and market practices to optimize our ability to attract, reward, and retain top talent and support career progression. Partners with the rest of the EMEA leadership team and global C&B team to ensure Total Rewards strategy and process are well aligned with overall talent management strategies and business priorities.
Conduct market research and analysis to benchmark compensation and benefits against industry standards and trends. Use data insights to make informed decisions. Liaise with external vendors to conduct salary reviews to ensure relevant market benchmarking and consistency of application.
Monitor the travel and other relevant industry segments and employment markets for best practices in Total Rewards philosophy, approach, and delivery methods. Stay ahead of competitive compensation through surveys, networking and relationships with peers, and remains up to date on legislation covering Total Rewards, including wage and hour laws, pay equity and relevant tax regulations.
Serve as an influential thought leader both internally and externally; advising the executive leadership on compensation related business decisions, providing current and proposed valued added solutions aligned to the market.
Evaluate the effectiveness and business impact of existing Total Rewards strategies and delivery models, making adjustments as needed to improve effectiveness and drive efficiencies.
Partner with continent HR leadership and Global COE to review processes, policies and identify any opportunities for continuous improvement. Drives continuous process improvement in all aspects of the compensation cycles and benefit administration.
Develop and deliver a compelling Total Rewards communication strategy to educate line managers, associates and prospective hires on the Company’s Total Rewards philosophies, programs and processes.
Compensation & Benefit Management
Design and manage competitive salary structures, incentive plans, and performance-based compensation programs. Ensure fairness, equity, and compliance with regulations.
Partner with the rest of the HR leadership team on the design and deployment EMEA’s job architecture. Ensures a robust job analysis and evaluation process is in place to properly position roles leveraging external market data and internal equity evaluation across markets, and drive alignment of levels, grades and titles across the organization.
Determine market pricing strategy for roles in the region, identify relevant data sources and lead effort efforts to participate in relevant local market surveys, collect and analyze local market data to design and recommend pay structures and pay recommendations.
Responsible for ensuring robust compensation, benefits and technology process and practices are in place and are properly executed across EMEA.
Partner with the global C&B team and EMEA HR leadership to design, deploy and manage Expatriate and regional transfer policies and programs, ensuring they are positioned competitively and equitably to meet business needs.
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
Develop and implement employee recognition and reward programs to acknowledge and reward employee performance and contributions.
Manage Marriott’s executive compensation programs, including equity, incentives, executive benefits plans in the region in partnership with the global C&B team. Provide consultation and approval on senior level offers.
Compensation & Benefits Practice Oversight and Governance
Provide support to the EMEA HR community on compensation, benefits and technology issues and educate property and offices business leaders and HR teams on key programs and changes in regulations ensuring compliance with company standards and local requirements.
Monitors Total Rewards practices and programs administration in the continent ensuring compliance and alignment with philosophy and design principles.
Ensure compensation, benefits and technology related policies, roles and responsibilities are clearly understood and users have the right tools and skills to deliver for the hotels and offices.
Keeps up to date knowledge of relevant employment laws, ensuring global and continent specific policies are in compliance with local laws in countries where Marriott operates. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits. Mitigate risks associated with compensation practices.
Contributes to the development of compensation, benefits and technology metrics and reporting to meet local data analytic needs. Leverages reporting and data analytics to monitor the health of the system, identify potential risks and inform decisions.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Manage a team of direct reports across EMEA and indirectly works through others that do not directly report into the role. Develop operating plans and related operational processes for own department in alignment with broader business objectives.
Establish a strong community of practice around compensation, benefits and technology investing in the training of hotels and offices human resources teams who are responsible for executing compensation, benefits and technology programs for the groups they support.
Partner with the Global Compensation & Benefits Center of Expertise (COE) - Proactively partner with the global COEs for compensation and benefits policies, procedures, programs and technology to help define the global agenda and priorities to address global and local market needs. Uses continent need analysis, local market trends and business dynamics to inform the global COE priorities and influence the design, development and deployment of systems and solutions.
Work closely with the rest of the HR teams, finance, and other relevant departments to align Total Rewards programs with organizational objectives. Communicate effectively with employees about compensation and benefits.
Pay Transparency
Partner with the rest of the EMEA HR leadership team and global Compensation COE on the development and implementation a comprehensive pay transparency strategy aligned with the organization's values, culture, and business goals and to meet regulatory requirements.
Design and refine policies and guidelines to ensure transparent communication about compensation structures, including salary bands, bonus structures, and other benefits. Lead efforts to communicate openly about compensation practices to employees, fostering a culture of understanding and trust. Develop materials, presentations, and platforms to facilitate this communication.
Develop training programs to educate managers and employees on compensation principles, ensuring understanding of how pay decisions are made and how performance impacts compensation.
Analyze compensation data to identify trends, disparities, and areas for improvement. Prepare reports and presentations to highlight key findings and recommendations for leadership.
Ensure that transparency initiatives comply with legal requirements and industry standards related to compensation disclosure.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education
- University degree required, and advanced degree preferred.
Experience
Minimum 12+ years of experience in compensation, benefits and technology or related experience business administration, HR or finance background with a multi-national company. 6+ years' in a managerial role. Prior experience in consulting is a plus.
Previous experience in hospitality, service or retail, or industry with global operations across multiple countries preferred.
Experience with both global projects and vendor relationship management.
Experience in the design, development and administration of base and variable pay programs and benefits programs.
Experience managing self-insured medical plans, and retirement and/or pensions plan governance and administration.
Previous experience in Europe and/or Middle East and Africa preferred.
Must be willing to travel throughout Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Skills and Attributes
Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
High ethical standards and a commitment to fairness and equity in compensation practices.
Proven success creating and implementing compensation, benefit and technology strategies for global organizations. Knowledge of global and EMEA pay practices, expatriate programs, immigration, expatriate taxation and mobility practices.
Highly commercial and able to align reward policy to deliver business objectives.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated strength in critical analytical thinking.
Proven ability to use metrics and data analysis to identify issues, develop practical solutions and evaluate business impact.
Strong consulting skills and the ability to quickly assess situations, identify gaps and possible solutions.
Strong leadership ability and can quickly analyze situations, clearly articulates what needs to be done, and mobilizes others in the right direction; is able to influence without authority in a matrix organization.
Demonstrates strong project management skills including needs analysis, budget and resource management and project planning.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions, vendors and project teams, sells ideas persuasively, collaborates and addresses conflict resolving issues on a timely and effective manner without damaging relationships, can be direct and forceful while remaining diplomatic.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, can choose a course of action amongst options involving uncertainty or risk, encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate. Engages in fixing the problem and uses data to make decisions.
Results oriented and works with a high degree of independence, delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure.
Initiates, implements and supports change within the organization, proactively removes barriers and accelerates pace. Comfortable challenging organizational norms and accepted thinking to drive effectiveness.
Strong knowledge of talent acquisition processes and systems and overall talent management practices. Stays current with HR and business trends and best practices.
Effective negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills to engage internal stakeholders as well as global business partners and gain sponsorship for solutions to business challenges.
Proven ability to use metrics and data analysis to identify and resolve process efficiency issues. Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to Marriott and modify business strategies accordingly.
Financial management skills and the ability to analyze financial statements, develop operating budgets.
Ability to creatively execute against the strategy and drive results, can originate and invent new ways to create a high performing work environment and maximize the return on talent.
Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, listening, writing).
Actively seeks learning and exposure to new ideas and practices. Enhances personal, professional and business growth through new learning and experiences; pushes the organization to learn from other industries’ practices.
Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times, especially if ideas or recommendations are met with resistance, is persistent at driving ideas and effective at addressing difficult issues and guiding others toward the accomplishment of identified goals.
Makes decisions in a timely manner and is comfortable making decisions with limited information. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and resources.
Demonstrates a high degree of integrity in dealing with sensitive information.
Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment and is a champion for diversity effectiveness in the organization.
Strong management skills with excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
Embraces technology and other innovative solutions to increase work-flow efficiency and quality.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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