I am currently partnering with a global manufacturing organisation to appoint a highly capable Senior International Rewards Consultant. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering compensation and benefits strategies across key international regions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reward professional who thrives in a complex, matrix environment and is confident balancing strategic work with hands-on analytics, administration, and business partnering.
Role OverviewThe Senior International Rewards Consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Partners, and leadership teams globally. The role requires a broad understanding of international reward practices, strong analytical capability, and the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups. You will work closely with external vendors, local HR teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure competitive and compliant reward programs across the international business.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Consulting & Business Partnership* Build a deep understanding of business and talent strategies to guide HR and business leaders on compensation and benefits matters.* Advise on compensation philosophies, benefits frameworks, and marketplace trends.* Provide regular support to international HR stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities.* Influence decision-makers and contribute to the design of global reward programs, policies, and processes.
International Compensation Expertise* Partner with the Global Compensation team on compensation programs outside the U.S. and Canada.* Lead job evaluations, benchmarking, and survey matching activities.* Support key annual cycles including performance and rewards, competitive market reviews, and regulatory analysis.* Guide Talent Acquisition on complex compensation offers.* Act as a conduit to the Global COE, providing insight and business perspective on international reward challenges.
Benefits Governance & Analysis* Maintain and own the central inventory of benefits offerings across all international markets.* Oversee benefits benchmarking, design reviews, and cost analysis in partnership with local HR teams.* Manage relationships with external vendors and ensure robust governance of global benefit programs.* Support ongoing work related to the EU Pay Directive.
Project & Stakeholder Management* Lead end-to-end Total Rewards projects, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions and resolve issues efficiently.Key Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree.* 5-7 years of experience in compensation and benefits, ideally with global scope.* Strong analytical ability with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in database tools.* Experience working within a matrix organisation.* Solid knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation methods, and international benefits programs (especially in European markets).* Strong communication and presentation skills.* Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to balance execution with strategic thinking.* Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ideally you will also have:
* Experience with Workday.* Reward program design experience, including communication and implementation.* Experience benchmarking international compensation and benefits programs.* Ability to influence at all organisational levels.
