Job Description
At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for developing and evaluating compensation programs in North America to enhance our ability to attract, engage and retain team members while ensuring alignment with our Total Rewards philosophy, best practices, business strategies, and financial objectives. Programs include job leveling and pricing, salary survey participation, incentive plan administration, spot bonus administration, and annual compensation planning. This role reports to the Sr Mgr, Global Compensation and works closely with HR Business Partners at sites across the region as well as Talent Management and the global Total Rewards team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Analyze, develop, and recommend job levels and salary ranges for jobs using market data. Includes survey participation and data analysis. Act as the point of contact for all North America compensation issues related to base pay, incentive and recognition plans and payments for the salaried population. Problem investigation, issue resolution, and follow-up are key components. Conducts internal job analysis and evaluation to ensure appropriate classification and grading of jobs and conducts external job analysis and evaluation by participating in and completing salary surveys to ensure market data is valid and useful. Analyze pay practices and programs to determine market competitiveness. Advises business units in job description design and provides development assistance as necessary. Reviews job descriptions to ensure completed descriptions meet legal and internal criteria. Advance global job framework using internal and external data tools, such as JDXpert. As part of global process, assist with the annual compensation planning process, including merit and short term incentives within the region. Provides recommendations to Compensation team for new or revised policies, processes and procedures and ensures that implementation occurs timely and policies and procedures are followed consistently. Collaborate with Compensation team and HR Business Partners in other regions. Administer and oversee day-to-day compensation administration with varying complexity. Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience in HR, Business, or related field Required Work Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred Minimum 5 years (Sr Assoc) Compensation field Required Compensation analysis, broad base pay, and job evaluation techniques preferred Preferred Experience with SuccessFactors and JDXpert Preferred Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Superior Excel skills Strong attention to detail; excellent analytical skills Ability to present to different stakeholders Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization, develop relationships, influence in a matrix organization, active listening Must have demonstrated problem-solving skills Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Must be able to work independently and also be a strong team player Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times. Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Preferred Travel Requirements Estimated Amount None: No travel required Physical Requirements Job Demand Classification Details Sedentary ? exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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