Global Grading and Compensation Lead (f/m/d)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global technology company is seeking a Global Grading and Compensation Lead to define and implement compensation strategies. Located in Europe, the candidate will be responsible for grading methodology and the Annual Salary Review process. Requirements include 7+ years of experience, deep compensation knowledge, and strong analytical skills. Excellent candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or HR and be fluent in English. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Competenze

• 7 years+ overall professional experience in a global matrix environment.
• 5+ years of experience in salary review/management and grading positions.
• Strong knowledge of Workday compensation modules and processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of a scalable job grading methodology.
• Oversee the Annual Salary Review cycle in Workday.
• Develop and maintain salary structures by job family, level, and location.
• Analyze compensation data and provide insights on program effectiveness.
• Manage compensation benchmarking submissions and interpret market trends.
• Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals.
• Advise senior leadership, HR, and Finance on compensation strategy.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Strumenti

Workday

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a Global Grading and Compensation Lead (f/m/d) to lead and evolve our global compensation framework. This role will be responsible for the grading methodology, managing the Annual Salary Review process within Workday, establishing and maintaining salary ranges, and overseeing data submissions for external salary benchmarking. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in compensation strategy, deep knowledge and experience in grading with strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to support our business goals and ensure market competitiveness. The location for this role is flexible within Europe and will be determined in subsequent stages.

How you`ll make an impact

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of a scalable job grading methodology based on the Mercer Job Catalog, ensuring alignment with organizational structure and market practices.
• Oversee the Annual Salary Review cycle in Workday, including planning, system setup, execution, and post-cycle analytics.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Finance to ensure budget adherence and policy compliance during salary reviews.
• Develop and maintain salary structures by job family, level, and location, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Analyze compensation data and provide insights on program effectiveness through regular reviews and reporting.
• Manage compensation benchmarking submissions and interpret market trends to guide strategic decisions.
• Lead and mentor a team of compensation professionals, fostering high performance and development.
• Advise senior leadership, HR, and Finance on compensation strategy, and deliver training on frameworks and tools.

Your background

• 7 years+ overall professional experience in a global matrix environment
• 5+ years of experience in salary review/ management and grading positions, preferably in a global industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Workday compensation modules and processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with strong business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

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