Global Reward Partner

Global Reward Partner Overview

The Economist Group is seeking a Global Reward Partner to enhance and manage its global reward programs, policies, and processes. This role is integral to the operational delivery of reward activities and involves maintaining the integrity of reward data and job architecture. The successful candidate will work closely with the Global Head of Reward and provide expert advice to People Business Partners and business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the annual execution of core reward processes, including compensation reviews and incentive cycles.
• Coordinate reward activities across various business sectors, ensuring adherence to governance and timelines.
• Assist in the administration and implementation of both executive and employee incentive plans.
• Ensure consistent delivery of reward programs in accordance with established policies and governance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on reward matters to People Business Partners, offering guidance on compensation and job architecture.
• Support HR colleagues and managers with inquiries related to rewards.
• Foster strong relationships with HR, Finance, and business leaders to facilitate effective reward decision-making.
• Maintain and enhance the organization’s job architecture using the WTW Global Grading Framework.
• Evaluate roles to ensure consistent job leveling and governance.
• Conduct market benchmarking to inform compensation decisions and organizational design.
• Generate insightful reward analytics to support business decisions and strategies.
• Develop compensation models and analyze market data to identify trends and pay gaps.
• Manage participation in annual salary surveys and maintain relationships with external survey providers.
• Support the Global Head of Reward in developing and implementing the global reward strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience in a specialized Reward or Compensation role within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures, incentive plans, and reward program delivery.
• Experience with the WTW Global Grading Framework or similar job evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market benchmarking and salary analysis.
• Advanced analytical skills, particularly in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience managing reward data and People information systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of executive compensation and long-term incentive plans is desirable.
• Familiarity with HR systems, particularly HiBob, is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan.
• Private health insurance.
• 24/7 access to counseling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Work From Anywhere program allowing up to 25 days of remote work per year.
• Generous annual leave and parental leave policies.
• Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home.
• Free access to all The Economist content, including online subscriptions and apps.

This position operates on a hybrid working pattern, requiring attendance in the office for three or more days a week.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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