Job Description
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.
This role is instrumental in supporting with complex legislative compliance, associated costs, best practice and audits; works in close partnership with our Finance team.
Delivers practical solutions and supports the design of relevant to our business and market competitive compensation and benefits plans; leads the implementation and management of the Employee Pay and Benefits Proposition (as required by law and best practice locally)
Works in close partnership with the HR Associate Director based in Germany and as such, a requirement to be a physical presence in our Darmstadt HQ on a HYBRID basis is important. Reviews and advises on best practice to formulate relevant BVs (contractual agreements with the Works Council) and supports negotiations with the Works Councils with relevant data and facts. Key contact partner during the annual salary review process, for queries about the Variable Pay plans like Global Bonus plans, local commission plans, reward and recognition and benefits (for tariff and non-tariff employees). Leads in the Position evaluations applying the market (Mercer) job structure and evaluation processes.
Reward and Employee Benefits evolve and change with legislation annually and require constant review / upgrade / management and change of delivery to reflect local compliance and legislative requirements.
Some of our countries have regulated provisions and this role is critical to partner with business leaders, HR business Partners, suppliers and the Finance teams to ensure full compliance and best practice approaches.
The role partners closely with the Rewards Team in the US on the delivery of a consistent pay and compensation strategy where appropriate and applicable
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Business studies, Data Analysis and Strategy, Finance, MA or professional degree in Human resources management or related field plus a minimum of six years of progressively responsible work experience in compensation & benefits
- At least three years of experience managing compensation for an international organisation with strong representation in EMEA and DACH.
- Knowledge of the legislation and regulations in EMEA (AEMEA is a plus) as they apply to base compensation and incentive compensation programs, compliance policies and operations
- German Native OR German very fluent as a 2nd language a must
A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
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