Job title: C&B Senior Specialist
Company: MSD
Job description: Job DescriptionPosition OverviewJoin our dynamic Japan Compensation & Benefits Center of Excellence (C&B CoE) team! We are dedicated to designing, developing, and implementing innovative compensation and benefits programs that attract, engage, and retain top talent. As part of the APJ Regional C&B team, within our International C&B organization, you will support our operations outside the US.Key Responsibilities
- Internal Consultant: Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Management to resolve compensation issues and provide expert recommendations. Design and implement comprehensive compensation, benefit, and wellbeing programs for all employees in Japan.
- Project Leadership: Lead or participate in international regional C&B projects, such as Global Recognition and Retention programs. Ensure the implementation of global rewards policies and programs in Japan, aligning with local statutory requirements and business needs.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct market research to understand competitive practices, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to maintain market competitiveness.
- Salary Budgeting: Plan and develop annual salary budgets. Provide guidance on total compensation planning for managers, aligning with global guidelines and supporting regular off-cycle pay reviews.
- Communication: Enhance the perceived value of total rewards programs through effective communication strategies.
- Day-to-Day Compensation Actions: Partner with HR Business Partners on compensation actions, including pay adjustments, promotions, offers, demotions, and job reclassifications, ensuring consistency with global guidelines.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in compensation and benefits management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
- Knowledge of local statutory requirements and global compensation practices.
Positions to Supervise: N/Aindividual contributorKnowledge, Experience, SkillsRequired：At least 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or related functions in HR in a multinational environment * Collaborative team player, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders within and outside of Japan
- Familiar with HR Systems e.g. WorkDay.
- Strategic and logical thinking
- Project management skill
- Strong analytical skills with data management.
- Good communication in Japanese and in English(Business level)
- Execution Excellence
- Business Savviness
Desired :
- Experience in other HR functions, such as payroll & operations, labor relations, HR generalist, etc.
- Experience working in large MNC, or HR consulting companies (such as Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Korn Ferry etc.)
Knowledge
- Compensation philosophy, total reward concepts
- Base pay management
- Incentive planning including sales incentives
- Benefit programs and perks
- Retirement pension plans
- Global compensation operating models
- Japanese labor law
- HR systems (Workday is plus)
- Labor cost analysis
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment
- Financial and compliance knowledge
- Corporate / Head office environment
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Location: 東京都千代田区
Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:49:17 GMT
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