Regional Rewards Lead Americas

Title: Regional Rewards Lead Americas ANH
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Job type: Hybrid
Level: C42
In this role you will be responsible for all Total Rewards related matters for ANH in the regions LATAM and North America. The scope will encompass compensation and benefits in a broad sense. You will do this in an exciting time, in which you need to navigate during the separation and upcoming divestment of our ANH business, while at the same time Rewards integration in dsm-firmenich post-merger is still going on.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated
**Your key responsibilities**
- As part of the ANH Global Rewards leadership team, you will contribute to a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with the ANH's overall objectives, Global Rewards Strategy, and market competitiveness. You will localize and customize compensation policies and benefits programs as per local regulations and practices.
- Oversee the administration and management of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other programs.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leadership to develop annual compensation planning and budgeting processes.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Conduct periodic vendor assessments and benchmarking to optimize service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, such as tax regulations, social security contributions, and employment laws and internal governance policies in all compensation and benefits practices Mitigate HR-related risks by implementing and maintaining effective controls and processes.
- As part of the ANH Global Rewards leadership team, develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees on compensation and benefits programs and changes.
- Provide guidance and support to HR and People Managers in your region on things like compensation and benefits-related matters
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance understanding and utilization of compensation and benefits programs.
- Support the separation of ANH from dsm-firmenich and participate in all Reward related activities with regard to the divestment (before signing, between signing and closing, and after closing depending on the buyer situation). Your challenge will be to navigate between on hand dsm-firmenich’s benefits harmonization and the other hand the separation of ANH.
**We bring**
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
- An eagerness to be one team where we learn from each other to bring progress to life, create a better future and have fun together whilst delivering to our best capabilities
- Be part of an exciting journey, in which our ANH business is going through, which will give you the opportunity to grow and develop as Rewards professional, especially with regard to M&A.
**You bring**
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred
- Proven experience in compensation and benefits management, ideally in a global or regional role
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits and understanding of compensation and benefits design, benchmarking, and market analysis
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting is an advantage
- Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations and HR service delivery, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems could be an advantage
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
**Equal opportunities commitment**
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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