Manager, Compensation Americas

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As Manager for C ompensation supporting our Americas Region, you will be primarily responsible for developing and managing compensation policies, conducting market surveys, and providing strategic advice. This role will be based in Fort Worth, TX . In this role, a typical day will include: D evelop ing proposals to successfully attract, engage, and retain top talent for Alcon Americas, including, but not limited to, job level/calibration, internal transfer offers, off-cycle adjustments, and custom action plans for targeted associate groups. C onduct ing periodic country pay competitiveness health checks/heatmaps to identify areas for improvement . D evelop ing business cases for exceptional compensation actions, e.g., during periods of hyperinflation, conflict, or transformations. C ollaborate with broader Compensation teams on annual deliverables for PGR, pay equity adjustments and survey participation. O wn annual review of country pays ranges, optimizing available market data. P repare ELT approval requests for senior roles below Executive levels ("ATL") . C ontribute to design of Compensation training content to better resonate the Americas audiences. Deliver education sessions as needed. P artner with Employee Relations on pay equity audits, ad hoc reporting, external certifications, and matters of interest to Works Council. Participate in global RH transformation, HR system implementation, and/or M&A projects as needed. Ensure consistent implementation of global Compensation Guidelines and Governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+1 yr)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
5 Years of Relevant Experience
3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
HR/Compensation experience within US and/or Americas is a must
Demonstrated experience with compensation pillars (salary planning, market pay data, survey management)
Solid knowledge of job evaluation methodologies such as IPE. Global Grading, Hay, etc.
Robust knowledge on data analysis, reporting, and simulation tools (Excel, Mercer WIN, AirLinc , etc )
Understands macroeconomics, taxation, and governments mandates shape pay exceptions.
Understands business fundamentals and the value-adding activities of all functions
Able to facilitate Compensation/Total Rewards education sessions and respond to questions convincingly
Methodical and structured, with a sharp eye for numerical and contextual details.
Culturally agile. Acts with clients in mind, with s consistently positive, approachable dispositions.
Promotes enterprise mindset, courage to suggest improvements, and readiness to experiment/innovate.
Able to influence stakeholders to accept sustainable solutions.
Manage processes/projects and prioritizes deliverables with limited oversight, by engages peers on potential derailers or precedent-setting situations.
Coaches’ colleagues and can peer-review work

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish, both written and verbal, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop proposals to successfully attract, engage, and retain top talent for Alcon Americas, including, but not limited to, job level/calibration, internal transfer offers, off-cycle adjustments, and custom action plans for targeted associate groups.
Conduct periodic country pay competitiveness health checks/heatmaps to identify areas for improvement.
Develop business cases for exceptional compensation actions, e.g., during periods of hyperinflation, conflict, or transformations.
Collaborate with broader Compensation teams on annual deliverables for PGR, pay equity adjustments and survey participation.
Own annual review of country pays ranges, optimizing available market data.
Prepare ELT approval requests for senior roles below Executive levels ("ATL").
Contribute to design of Compensation training content to better resonate the Americas audiences. Deliver education sessions as needed.
Partner with Employee Relations on pay equity audits, ad hoc reporting, external certifications, and matters of interest to Works Council.
Participate in global RH transformation, HR system implementation, and/or M&A projects as needed.
Ensure consistent implementation of global Compensation Guidelines and Governance.

Benefits

Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!
Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"
Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com.careers

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