Senior Manager, Global Compensation

Ryan•Plano, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Total Rewards (“Senior Manager”) is a highly visible hands-on position responsible for the formulation of strategy around and administration of the Global compensation programs and policies, as well as fully and self-insured employee benefit and retirement plans. This position works closely with the CEO, Divisional Presidents, Practice Leaders, Principals, CHRO, other Corporate (GSS) functions, as well as key internal committees and external vendor relationships. The Senior Manager is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be a quick-learner, able to lead, develop, and mentor a team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the successful administration and execution of all total rewards initiatives. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required with at least seven to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in compensation and/or benefits administration
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Internet navigation and research, compensation research tools, and Workday.
Valid driver’s license required.
Requires supervisory responsibilities, including managing projects, training employees, assigning work, and making sound business decisions while representing the Firm.

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).

Responsibilities

Create a positive team member experience and effectively lead the team in achieving its goals
Leads and develops a team, including providing day-to-day support as needed in addition to long-term development and mentorship.
Manage performance and sets expectations clearly with each team member.
Act as liaison to global rewards team members.
Works with employees, vendors, and brokers to handle compensation and benefit inquiries, as well as compensation complaints, and issues to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.
Partners with Vice President, Total Rewards on strategy formulation and administration of the Firm’s compensation plans such as base salary, incentive compensation and equity plans, as well as health and welfare, leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, and income protection plans globally.
Acts as a Project Manager with the due diligence process and manages the compensation and benefits integration process for mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion.
Creates and maintains compensation philosophy and policy documents, including incentive compensation programs globally in coordination with local support and Ryan overall philosophy.
Provides guidance for Compensation team of development, implementation, and maintaining pay structures, incentive programs, and other variable pay programs across all geographic areas.
Leads execution and project management globally.
Assures compensation programs directly support strategic goals and are competitive, cost effective, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Assists in managing the Annual Salary Review and Talent Review cycles
In coordination of Incentive Compensation Manager, manages and administers all aspects of the discretionary incentive compensation programs
Keeps apprised of international, federal, state, and local compensation and benefit laws and regulations in order to ensure Firm compliance.
Acts as primary lead in the coordination and execution of annual plan renewals and enrollments, including the evaluation of proposals, the modification of benefit materials, the coordination of enrollment meetings, and the transmission of enrollment data to vendors (Global).