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Director, Global Rewards

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

Reporting to VP HR, Global Rewards, the incumbent owns and leads the strategic design, policy development, planning and administration of overall HARMAN’s global rewards programs that attract, retain, motivate and reward employees while ensuring internal equity, external competitiveness and governmental compliance.

The incumbent also supports the VP HR, Global Rewards in planning and implementing special projects and is expected to serve as the US Country contact for these special projects.

Your Team

This position has 3 direct reports

What You Will Do

Designs, develops and implements world class Global Rewards programs across all divisions and countries at HARMAN
Aligns Global Rewards function with overall business strategies
Integrates Global Rewards programs for Mergers & Acquisitions
Manages Global Rewards vendor relationships and budgets
Provides Global Rewards guidance, expertise and competitive insight to Division and Country Global Rewards Leads, Human Resources partners, client groups and business leaders
Provides and improves communications regarding local rewards plans and designs
Ensures competitive pay practices are maintained throughout the organization
Support VP HR on LTCI and Executive Comp plan design and administration
Participates in Investment and Administrative committee meetings for the HARMAN Deferred Compensation plan
Serves as the Workday Compensation skew functional owner ensuring compensation plans are maintained and approval and eligibility rules remain up to date
Leads and owns Global Rewards functional area:
- Global Merit Planning & Variable Pay Programs – end to end program administration from design and policy setting to communication and implementation, to Financial reporting and BFT tracking
- Global Salary Structures and Job Catalogue – leads the development, maintenance and governance of global salary structures and job catalogue
- Global Rewards & Recognition & Services Program - operations, systems, budgets, best practices, program enhancement, communications and program education
- U.S. Rewards Operations – US audits, governmental compliance (i.e. FLSA, pay equity, worker’s comp codes) organizational changes and Deferred Compensation program
- Global Grading Practices at HARMAN – manages compensation software tools, external benchmarking, trainings, approvals of roles and global compensation surveys
- Goal Setting – leads the goal setting process; assess goal-setting process and calibrate with industry and academic best practice

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources and or business related field.
10 or more years of progressive human resources experience.
In-depth understanding of technical applications in the compensation and mobility disciplines.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics and interact internally and externally with all levels of management and employees, including HR & Rewards colleagues, Finance Controllers, Legal, Treasury, Executives and Business and HR leaders.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing global programs, interacting with global HR colleagues and leading teams and complex global projects.
Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills along with proficiency with HRIS systems, spreadsheet and database software tools – Workday experience is preferred

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Willingness to work in our Stamford office.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

Access to employee discounts on HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development
Tuition Reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (

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Public

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Stamford, CT

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