AVP Compensation and Benefits - EMEA

In this role, you will administer compensation & benefit programs for a dedicated region within EMEA. You will also lead ad hoc compensation & benefits projects for the dedicated region. You will benchmark local benefits and compensation programs to ensure competitiveness to local markets, prepare analysis and recommendations for adjustments and new programs, and source providers and manage existing vendor relationships.

• Researches, analyses, and evaluates benefit plans and programs
• Assists in planning, developing and redesigning company benefit programs and analysing benefit costs.
• Administers the company’s benefit program in regard to plan options, policy features, enrolment and ongoing administration.
• Assists in development of benefits communication strategy including new hire orientation materials, ongoing employee communications and annual enrolment communications.
• Assists in management of third party benefit plan administrators based on established policies and practices.
• Assists in ensuring legal compliance with plan provisions for all benefit plans.
• Serves as point of contact for vendors and employees and is subject matter expert for employee inquiries on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters.
• Assists with the annual renewal of Benefits in the EMEA region, seeking management approval where necessary and liaising with the appropriate providers and consultants
• Builds strong relationship with internal stakeholders including HR, Payroll, Legal, Procurement.
• Benchmarks established benefits to ensure competitiveness in local region.
• Prepares management recommendations for new benefits, sources providers and oversees implementation.
• Increases employee awareness and participation of benefits.
• Acts as coordinator between staff and third party providers
• Ensures EMEA benefits follow best practice and are compliant with statutory regulations.
• Ensures the smooth transition of benefits for any new EMEA acquisitions
• For new offices, assists in the timely set up of new benefits in line with local practice.

Qualifications:

• Degree or tertiary qualifications in a related discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years’ work experience in EMEA compensation and benefits area preferably within the global financial services sectors
• Specific experience in France and Belgium compensation and benefits including gender pay gap reporting
• Experience working with Works Councils
• Fluent French speaker
• Previous experience managing teams and delivering results through others
• Previous experience leading and implementing projects across a wide region / multiples sites
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably interact with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, together with strong presentation skills
• The ability to manage and develop others and to achieve results through others, directing people effectively as they work and identifying the best people for the job
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to use discretion and deal effectively with uncertainty, change and ambiguity
• Creative and willingness to exercise initiative
• Organized and results focused

The Compensation and Benefits team is responsible for handling issues related to compensation, salary planning & benchmarking, and benefits. The EMEA team supports across all line of business in EMEA locations and partners with People Business Partners and the Talent Acquisition team to extend our presence and support in the region. The team provides advisory and specialist knowledge to our clients in the region and serves as an internal consultant for the Business Partners and Talent Acquisition teams based on local market trends, best practice and legislation.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moody’s (NYSE: MCO) is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody’s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com .

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