Global Compensation Manager
About The Position
The Global Compensation Manager is part of Alcon’s Human Resources function and leads the annual global Performance, Growth & Rewards (PGR) cycle. The role develops an integrated plan covering program deliverables, alignment with HR goals, enterprise-wide impacts, milestones, risks, assumptions, constraints, change management, and management of the global PGR budget. The manager oversees global compensation planning and administration, including merit, bonus, equity, and Exceptional Nomination programs. The role partners with Finance, HR, Total Rewards, leadership, and business stakeholders to deliver compensation programs, maintain accurate data and reporting, meet regulatory requirements, and improve processes and user experience. It also supports Workday compensation processes, governance and audits, and communications for PGR and broader compensation initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; alternatives listed are high school plus 13 years, associate degree plus 9 years, M.S. plus 2 years, or Ph.D. plus 1 year.
- Fluency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- 3 years of demonstrated leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual global Performance, Growth & Rewards (PGR) cycle, including merit, bonus, equity, and Exceptional Nomination programs for all Alcon locations, including ATL populations.
- Develop an integrated PGR plan covering deliverables, strategic alignment with HR goals, enterprise-wide impacts, milestones, risks, assumptions, constraints, change management, and overall program investment.
- Manage end-to-end pay planning, including budget planning, cost analysis, financial controls, and global reporting in partnership with Finance.
- Prepare monthly Short-Term Incentive (STI) accruals, termination calculations, and related reports.
- Manage merit, STI, and LTI audits and data validation activities.
- Coordinate annual salary range updates in Workday using market data provided by Compensation Consultants.
- Gather global business and regulatory requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Workday compensation processes and enhancements.
- Support implementation and administration of compensation programs, including regulatory increases, budget management, union and works council requirements, and off-cycle compensation actions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Workday, ServiceNow (SNOW), compensation, and PGR-related system and data issues.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
- Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and applicable local, state, federal, and global requirements.
- Lead compensation operations audits, regulatory reviews, and governance activities with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain audit readiness and ensure compensation programs, processes, and reporting meet organizational and regulatory standards.
- Partner with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, leadership, and business stakeholders to deliver compensation programs and solutions.
- Provide communications, project updates, risk assessments, and status reporting for PGR and broader compensation initiatives.
- Influence stakeholders and remove roadblocks related to Job Family Mapping (JFM), job catalog management, and compensation-related requests.
- Prepare retention and milestone award letters in partnership with HR Business Partners and business leaders.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, and flexible time off.
- Focused growth and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
