Especialista de Remuneração (Prazo determinado)

Yara International ASA; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Yara International ASA in Brazil is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits professional to design, implement, and maintain competitive pay programs across the Americas.

You will evaluate jobs using the Global Grading System (GGS) from Willis Towers Watson, run market surveys, ensure policy compliance, and partner with HRBPs on performance-linked pay and retention strategies. Fluent Portuguese and English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compensation policies aligned with market.
• Evaluate roles using GGS methodology and determine salary ranges.
• Implement salary surveys and benchmark analyses.
• Support position changes, salary movements, and grades.
• Communicate policies to managers and employees.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to link compensation with performance.
• Lead annual salary review process in country.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Postgraduate degree in HR or Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

HRIS

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 26037

Up to November 3rd.

The Compensation and Benefits area aims to support the company's strategy through fair, competitive, and sustainable practices. Our mission is to develop, manage, and maintain effective compensation systems that attract, motivate, and retain employees across all countries in the Americas.

• Work on policies and processes related to the company's compensation ensuring that the company is competitive and aligned with the market.
• Evaluate job positions within the organization to determine appropriate salary ranges and classifications based on GGS (Global Grading System) of WTW (Willis Towers Watson) methodology.
• Implement the short and long-term programs in accordance with internal policies and market practices. Ensure the data accuracy on eligibility and variable compensation types for all positions and employees.
• Support and analyze all movements that involve changing of positions, salaries and grades, guided by internal policies and market practices.
• Conduct compensation surveys and benchmarks to ensure the organization's compensation packages are aligned and competitive against the market.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and making recommendations to management based on main findings.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and HR teams on compensation-related matters, including salary negotiations, promotions, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and managers to link compensation with performance management processes, including merit/salary review cycle, sales incentives and short-term incentive programs.
• Communicate compensation policies, programs, and possible changes to employees and managers, HR staff, and management, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Implement and monitor the annual salary review process in the country, conducting and participating in meetings with those responsible.

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economy or related areas.
Post degree in human resources, finance or related courses will be an advantage.

Broad understanding of compensation structures, short-term and sales incentives, salary surveys, job valuation tool (GGS methodoloy from WTW) and market trends.
Knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to compensation at local, state, and federal levels.
Experience in compensation projects as job architeture implementation and structure harmonization.
Advanced Office skills, focus on Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in using HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and other analytical tools.

Portuguese (native) and English (at least intermediate level required).

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