The Global Compensation Programs & Analytics team is seeking an experienced compensation professional to lead the design and execution of global compensation programs across Microsoft. This position will be responsible for the overall management of Microsoft’s broad-based global compensation programs to meet the changing business demands for a world class technology firm. The successful candidate will leverage their deep compensation experience & expertise to continue to evolve Microsoft’s compensation strategy and programs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Global Compensation Programs & Analytics team utilizing expert change management, leadership and growth mindset capabilities.
Ensure total rewards strategy, programs, and execution support the company’s People Priorities and HR strategies, including the impact on cultural transformation.
In close collaboration with finance, drive and direct long-range remuneration planning and analysis, including the development of salary, incentive/bonus, and stock budgets.
Leads the annual, global rewards allocation cycle, including the development of reward allocation guidelines, and the infrastructure for implementation.
Lead special corporate-wide projects/initiatives, such as the Conjoint analysis project to gain better understanding of employee preferences for compensation, benefits and work place “perks”.
Develop and apply external market insights to ensure Microsoft remains competitive in our dynamic labor market, help build out HR competitive intelligence capability and deepen integration across Staffing and the HR organization.
Manage the partnership with HR and line management to evolve the Rewards strategy and allocation approach.
Partner closely with senior management and HR partners to drive complex programmatic changes by building the decision making framework, gaining buy in and quickly socializing the changes in a fast-paced environment; influence when major adjustments to design and approach are needed to stay ahead of emerging new/trends.
Design and execute the “launch” of programmatic changes with a strong filter of employee/manager experience and end-to-end processes, including technological enablers.
Prioritize program design and implementation work streams and find ways to strengthen process excellence through compensation related technology upgrades/enhancements.
Hire, manage, lead and inspire a team of 10 compensation specialists to achieve results.
Work collaboratively with the broader compensation and benefits organization, Learning & Development, Operations and IT partners to develop and implement reward program policies, programs and tools with global applications.
Ideal candidate
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the global compensation programs and human capital disciplines
Ability to lead a “Rewards R&D” team tasked with monitoring market intelligence and incubating new approaches in support of the company’s People Priorities
Proven capability in leading & managing remote teams through other managers
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross functional team that delivers results, using cross group collaboration and influence management among resources not directly under one’s control
Ability to set clear and measurable performance objectives, monitor progress rigorously, plan ahead and link actions to business priorities
Experience driving large scale projects, programs and change efforts
Strong capability in resource planning and managing multiple deliverables
Advanced problem solving skills with the ability to think strategically, analytically and creatively
Organizational agility and ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to change rapidly in response to business conditions
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
10+ years’ experience in the Compensation/HR discipline, including previous people management experience; MBA preferred
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