
Head of Total Rewards
- București
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define and implement a global Total Rewards philosophy and strategy aligned with company values, business goals, and talent needs.
- Lead the global design, development, and execution of compensation, benefits, and equity programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance in all operating markets.
- Build the roadmap for implementing the Total Rewards programs, working closely with the company’s and region's management and internal stakeholders such as finance, payroll, IT, legal, etc.
- Provide thought leadership and strategic direction on emerging trends, tools, and best practices in total rewards and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and the Executive Team on compensation and rewards matters.
- Oversee Global Career Architecture, global salary structures, and pay policies across all levels and geographies.
- Lead the annual compensation review cycle end-to-end, including base salary , short-term incentives, and long-term incentive (LTI) planning, calculation, communication and payment.
- Conduct global market benchmarking to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.
- Drive global pay equity analyses and lead action planning to address disparities and maximize the effectiveness of reward plans.
- Design and manage equity strategy and administration for executive and broad-based equity programs.
- Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on jurisdictions' equity design, tax, and compliance requirements.
- Monitor and refine LTI plan effectiveness and alignment with shareholder and employee interests.
- Lead global benefits strategy including health, retirement, wellbeing, and perquisites.
- Oversee vendor relationships and ensure programs are cost-effective, compliant, and valued by employees.
- Establish a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, integrating physical, emotional, and financial health
- Ensure all programs comply with global and local laws, regulations, and tax requirements.
- Leadership and management capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal teams.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and the Executive Team on compensation and rewards matters.
- 12+ years of experience in total rewards or compensation & benefits roles, with at least 5 years in a global leadership position.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of global compensation, benefits, and equity practices and regulations.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale compensation and benefits strategies.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership, including Board/Compensation Committee interactions.
- Leadership and management capabilities with experience building a total rewards team, a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field with an MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field a plus.