Sector Solutions Partner Rewards

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Burlington, MA

3d • $113,300 - $169,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Rewards Solution Partner advises HR Business Partners for assigned Business Units, primarily in the US. As part of the Life Science Talent, Rewards and People Insights Solutions team, the role translates global frameworks into business-relevant solutions in collaboration with Corporate and Country Rewards.

The position drives the Compensation Review Cycle, executive benchmarking, RL5+ offers and job levelling, including RL6+ committee submissions. It converts compensation analyses into recommendations, leads rewards project workstreams, and supports transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and relevant benefits initiatives. In partnership with Talent, People Insights and Finance, the role strengthens integrated processes, governance and understanding of rewards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position.
• At least five years of progressive Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards experience.
• Knowledge of US compensation practices, market data and regulatory context.
• Job evaluation experience, particularly with WTW.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to use AI to improve working efficiencies.
• Ability to advise stakeholders, deliver projects and collaborate across Talent, Analytics and Rewards.
• Fluent English.
• Familiarity with SuccessFactors or comparable HR systems.
• External applicants must be eligible to work in the US; the role does not offer work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Life Science, Pharma or Biotech experience.
• Multinational experience.
• Mercer IPE or Hay/Korn Ferry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise HR Business Partners for assigned Business Units, primarily in the US.
• Translate global frameworks into business-relevant solutions with Corporate and Country Rewards.
• Drive the Compensation Review Cycle.
• Conduct executive benchmarking and support RL5+ offers and job levelling, including RL6+ committee submissions.
• Turn compensation analyses into recommendations.
• Own rewards project workstreams.
• Support transformation, M&A and relevant benefits initiatives.
• Work with Talent, People Insights and Finance to strengthen integrated processes, governance and rewards understanding.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level