Manager, Total Rewards Integration (APAC & EMEA)

McCormick UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company seeks a Manager of Total Rewards Integration to lead APAC benefits integration with exposure to EMEA. The role partners with internal teams and external providers to deliver country-level analyses, Day 1 readiness, and harmonization.

The candidate will apply strong benefits expertise across multiple APAC markets, coordinate with regional leaders, and support post-Day 1 implementation and compensation programs. Prior M&A or integration experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on Benefits/Total Rewards experience across APAC markets.
• Understanding of APAC benefits practices, statutory requirements, and payroll dependencies.
• Experience with Benefits/Total Rewards programs in EMEA is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze country-level Benefits and Total Rewards data and prepare recommendations.
• Maintain inventories to support integration and harmonization planning.
• Create Day 1 readiness materials, including implementation plans and checklists.
• Track risks, decisions, dependencies, actions and timelines for delivery.
• Collaborate with Regional Total Rewards Leaders on policy updates and communications.
• Coordinate readiness across people, systems, data, payroll, vendors and governance.
• Support post-Day 1 harmonization and country-level compensation rollouts.
• Assist with EMEA integration activities as required.

Skills

Total Rewards

Benefits knowledge

APAC experience

EMEA experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HR systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Manager, Total Rewards Integration (APAC & EMEA)

Poland, Lódz / UK, Haddenham / France, Avignon/ Netherlands / China / India (role to be filled in one of these locations)

This is a unique opportunity to join McCormick at an exciting time and play a key role in the integration with Unilever Foods. We are looking for a Manager, Total Rewards Integration with strong, hands‑on experience in Benefits across APAC markets. The role will primarily support Total Rewards integration activities across APAC, with exposure to EMEA activities where needed. You will partner with internal teams and external providers to deliver country‑level benefits analysis, integration planning, Day 1 readiness and post‑Day 1 harmonization. You will help turn integration decisions into practical plans, materials and actions that support a smooth employee experience across the region.

Main responsibilities

• Support country-level Benefits and Total Rewards analysis, including plan reviews, comparisons, recommendations and decision documentation.
• Maintain country-level Benefits and Total Rewards inventories to support integration and harmonization planning.
• Prepare Day 1 readiness materials, including implementation plans, checklists, issue logs and communication inputs.
• Track risks, decisions, dependencies, actions and timelines to support effective delivery and governance.
• Partner with Regional Total Rewards Leaders and stakeholders on policy updates, employee communications, vendor documentation and process materials.
• Coordinate readiness across people, systems, data, payroll, vendors, communications and governance.
• Support post-Day 1 harmonization and country-level Compensation program rollouts.
• Provide support for EMEA integration activities as required.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong, hands‑on experience in employee Benefits across multiple APAC countries within a multinational environment.
• Good understanding of APAC benefits practices, statutory requirements, local vendors and payroll dependencies.
• Experience with Benefits or Total Rewards programs in EMEA is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation or HR project delivery.
• Strong project management, analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate decisions into practical implementation plans and clear stakeholder communications.
• Previous M&A, integration or harmonization experience would be an advantage.

Agencies :

McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

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