Director, Total Reward - Americas

About the role

The Director, Total Rewards, Americas role is accountable for shaping, driving, and executing Rewards programs that are smart and sustainable -- crafted to drive culture, attract top talent, strengthen employee engagement, and sustain a compelling people experience across the region. This role reports to the VP, Total Rewards, and owns initiatives across Wella’s Total Rewards pillars: Compensation, Benefits, Wellbeing, and Mobility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for all Total Rewards topics (Compensation, Benefits, Wellbeing, Mobility).
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all Total Rewards matters for employees in the region, across all functions and business areas.
• Provide advisory support to HRBPs and business leaders on Total Rewards policies, practices, and decisions.
• Bring market insights from regional HR and Total Rewards networks to inform program design.
• Ensure adherence to the Total Rewards governance framework and drive understanding among key stakeholders.
• Represent the region when partnering with Global Rewards COE to align global programs with local business direction.
• Direct Total Rewards inputs into the regional AOP process and support HR leaders with planning.
• Manage annual survey benchmarking, including data submission and collaboration with the Global Compensation COE to update salary ranges.
• Oversee the global grading framework within the region in partnership with the Global Compensation COE. Build local grading matrices within the region where needed.
• Manage the AIP program and merit process regionally, aligning bonus plan assignments with People Business Partners and business leaders.
• Lead the deployment of global annual compensation programs, including communication, training, support, and issue resolution.
• Prepare salary proposals for out-of-cycle increases and obtain required approvals as needed.
• Care for compensation and benefits operations.
• Conduct feasibility and budget impact assessments for global projects, considering local legislation and co-determination requirements.
• Deliver ongoing Total Rewards training and capability development for line managers and HRBPs across the region.

Requirements

• Strong communicator with the ability to understand and build positive working relationships within global cultures.
• 10 years of relevant experience in progressive and global organizations.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, particularly with a numerate background. A second degree, particularly an MBA will be a distinct advantage.
• Advanced skill level in PowerPoint/Excel, including use of V-Lookups, and pivot tables, is required.
• Ability to communicate concisely and persuasively in writing as well as the ability to draft clear and effective reports, policies, etc.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics in concise terms.
• Sophisticated in managing and balancing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization is a plus.
• Project management skills. Ability to follow through and complete tasks on time.
• Solution-minded; desire to solve problems. Taking ownership and accountability for outcomes is a required attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Ability to work across cultures with all levels of organization as well as with different functions.
• Fully fluent in English, both written and spoken required.