Total Rewards Leader at Fellowes Brands in Itasca, Illinois

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Description

As our Global Total Rewards Leader, you will bring a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative approach to working with our global business and HR team. You will be a true strategic partner that provides support, guidance and advice on all total rewards project, and you will engage in collaborative decision-making with respect to new initiatives within the areas of HR systems, compensation, benefits & wellness and payroll. The role is operational, analytical and strategic and will require a "leader-doer" approach.

This role reports to the Head of Global Talent Experience (HR) and will lead a team of four professionals. Based in Itasca, IL, we operate in a hybrid work environment that offers two remote days (Mondays and Fridays).

You will…

• In conjunction with our Finance Partner, provide support to define our methodology, architecture and performance metrics of our incentive compensation programs, ensuring all plans are competitive and in compliance
• Develop appropriate tracking and reporting to complement our incentive programs
• Benchmark company programs and monitor external trends in order to provide advice and guidance to proactively adjust programs to ensure market competitiveness
• In collaboration with the Head of Global Talent Experience (HR), prepare presentation materials for ELT and BOD/Compensation Committee
• Establish and enforce international or global governance standards for all compensation and incentive programs, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with local regulations and company policies across diverse geographies
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and other perks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and market trends
• Manage the open enrollment process and annual compensation cycles, including planning, communication, and coordination of activities to ensure smooth execution and compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the optimization of HRIS systems and tools to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and support informed decision-making
• Manage payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll cycles, compliance with local regulations, and effective management of payroll-related vendor relationships
• Lead a high performing Total Rewards team responsible for managing compensation, payroll, benefits, and HRIS functions, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and a customer-centric approach to service delivery
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to conduct benchmarking and analysis of total rewards programs, identify areas for improvement, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance employee experience and engagement
• Stay well-informed of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in compensation, benefits, HRIS, and payroll domains, and proactively adjust strategies and programs as needed to maintain competitiveness and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of total rewards processes and systems, leveraging technology and automation where possible

What You Bring to the Team

• A minimum of six (6) years of progressive professional experience in Human Resources with responsibility for compensation, benefits, systems, and payroll at both strategic and operational levels
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and managing competitive and effective total rewards programs across multiple geographies, including knowledge of local regulations and market practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw meaningful insights, and make data-driven recommendations to support decision-making
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and empower a diverse team of professionals to achieve results and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset, a collaborative approach, and a track record of driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and tools, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
• Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally as needed
• A bachelor's degree

About Fellowes Brands

Founded on a rich 100-year history, our reputation, passion for excellence and Fellowes values - a belief in people, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement - live in every product we make, and inspire best-in-class design, quality and performance in all we do. Our four core values drive our behavior, approach and response to the world around us. Initiative. Integrity. Teamwork. Passion. These values are steeped in the character of our founder, Harry Fellowes, who established a value-based culture at Fellowes over a century ago.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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