Your day at NTT DATA<\/p>\n
\tThe Head of Total Rewards MEA is a leadership role, accountable for shaping and executing comprehensive compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies.
\n\tLeveraging a significantly vast understanding of total rewards, this role oversees the design, implementation, and management of programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
\n\tBy providing effective leadership, analytical insights, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, this role ensures that the total rewards offerings align with business goals and industry benchmarks whilst fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Global Compensation Strategy & Programs<\/p>\n
\tLead the planning, governance, and execution of global compensation processes for the business area they support, including:
\n\tannual compensation reviews
\n\tsalary planning
\n\tshort-term and long-term incentive programs
\n\tbenchmarking and market pricing
\n\tjob architecture and grading
\n\tpay governance and compensation policies
\n\tSupport the evolution & localisation of a globally aligned compensation framework that enables consistency, transparency, competitiveness, and scalability across regions and business units.
\n\tEnsure local compensation programs align with the company\u2019s reward philosophy, business strategy, workforce planning priorities, and financial objectives.
\n\tDrive the continuous enhancement of compensation structures, methodologies, and processes to improve effectiveness and employee experience.<\/p>\n
Recognition Strategy & Employee Value Proposition<\/p>\n
\tPartner in the development and implementation of global recognition programs that reinforce company values, performance culture, and employee engagement.<\/p>\n
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tPartner with Regional Total Rewards leaders and People & Culture Business Partners to deliver solutions that balance global consistency with local market needs.
\n\tBuild strong relationships with Finance, HRIS, Legal, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and governance of reward programs.
\n\tAct as a trusted advisor to leaders on compensation-related matters including pay decisions, incentive design, job evaluations, and market competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Governance, Compliance & Operational Excellence<\/p>\n
\tEnsure global compensation and recognition programs comply with local legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.
\n\tMaintain robust local governance frameworks, controls, and documentation across reward processes.
\n\tLead efforts to improve operational efficiency, automation, and process simplification across compensation and recognition activities.
\n\tCollaborate with HR technology teams to optimize reward tools, systems, and data integrity.<\/p>\n
Transformation & Change<\/p>\n
\tSupport organizational transformation initiatives, including M&A integration, organizational redesign, and harmonization of legacy reward programs.
\n\tLead or contribute to global reward projects focused on modernization, digital enablement, and process standardization.
\n\tDevelop communication materials, training, and change management plans to support successful adoption of reward initiatives in the business area.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
\t7\u201310+ years of progressive experience in global compensation and Total Rewards within complex, multinational organizations.
\n\tStrong expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, incentive design, benchmarking, job architecture, and pay governance.
\n\tDemonstrated ability to manage large-scale annual compensation cycles.
\n\tStrong analytical capability with experience interpreting market data, compensation analytics, and financial impacts.
\n\tExperience working in transformation, integration, or high-growth environments is highly desirable.
\n\tStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and organizational levels.
\n\tExcellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate reward concepts into practical business insights.
\n\tExperience with HRIS and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms).
\n\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
\n\tProfessional certifications (e.g., WorldatWork CCP\/GRP or equivalent) are advantageous.<\/p>\n
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