General Profile: Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. Works in a matrix organization. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. May lead functional teams or projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leveraging advanced technical expertise, supports the rewards function in the design, implementation and on-going management of general or specific programs and initiatives. Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining rewards program needs/issues. Meets regularly with client management and HR peers to diagnose specific issues or needs in relation to rewards policies and programs, or to provide ongoing support on operational management issues having a complex rewards dimension. Performs various comprehensive analyses to determine the costs and benefits of various solutions and present project plans and proposals to senior management for review and approval. Responsible for major leveling projects affecting broad (cross business segments and/or functions) classes of employees through director level. Conduct and drives Applied surveys. Recommend range adjustments, merit/promo/adjustment budgets, bonus payout programs, structure expenditures. Broad decision making on job leveling, individual salary issues. Design new rewards programs and/or re-design existing programs. Responsible for all compensation and benefits programs for Taiwan with a complex and changing environment and multiple legal entities Manage benefits design, renewal and negotiation with local providers; manage pension plan changes and stay in compliance Rewards M&A integration planning for Taiwan

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in compensation and benefits

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

English

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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