Global Total Rewards Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Global Compensation Lead to drive the development and execution of our worldwide total rewards programs. You will align compensation strategies with enterprise guidelines, partner with regional teams, and manage the total cost of compensation across the organization.

You will collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and People & Culture to deliver scalable, compliant, and competitive programs that attract and retain top talent while supporting transformation and post-M&A integration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of global compensation experience in complex environments.
• Ability to track and manage compensation program costs against budgets.
• Strong knowledge of global compensation practices and regulatory changes.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with Total Rewards and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of global compensation processes end-to-end.
• Ensure scalable solutions across regions while meeting local requirements.
• Partner with regional leaders to balance global consistency with local needs.
• Monitor costs and ensure programs stay within budget and governance.
• Develop global compensation strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Drive process improvements to simplify practices and improve experience.
• Support post-M&A integration with unified compensation frameworks.
• Create clear communications and training materials for programs.

Skills

Global compensation

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Market insights

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a Global Compensation Lead to drive the development and execution of our worldwide total rewards programs. You will align compensation strategies with enterprise guidelines, partner with regional teams, and manage the total cost of compensation across the organization.

You will collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and People & Culture to deliver scalable, compliant, and competitive programs that attract and retain top talent while supporting transformation and post-M&A integration.