Opportunity

Global Rewards Partner

Are you passionate about shaping rewards strategy? Are you motivated by designing and implementing global rewards programs? Do you thrive on contributing to a better employee experience through Rewards interactions? If so, you might be the right fit for new Global Rewards Partner we are looking for. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to join us at an exciting time as Svitzer embarks the new journey as a publicly listed stand-alone company.

Who we are

Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected. Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.

In Svitzer we believe that “When we are passionate about our people, our people will be passionate about our customers”. Svitzer is a true people company. Leading sustainable marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also an environment where people can truly thrive. Our passion for our customers drives us to innovate together.

Key responsibilities

As a Global Rewards Partner, you will collaborate closely with colleagues from the People & Culture organization across regions delivering meaningful and engaging rewards programs that provide a great rewards experience for Svitzer’s employees.

The key responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping global rewards principles and strategy.
• Define and build rewards capabilities in the organization in line with the People strategy to achieve key business priorities.
• Design and manage rewards policies and programs, such as short-term and long-term incentive plans, aligning them with our strategic business objectives.
• Drive and ensure the development of competitive total remuneration, including sourcing market insights and developing effective data analytics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with the global talent team to develop and deploy job evaluation methods and remuneration structures.
• Provide expert advice to the business and global People & Culture organization to ensure effective and quality rewards decision.
• Support the annual calendar of the company’s Remuneration Committee on select topics.
• Partner with the global People & Culture organization on deploying and utilizing HRIS systems to support annual reward processes and build ongoing rewards insights.
• Embed the global framework and governance to ensure consistent structure and process in managing core rewards programs, thereby ensuring compliance and creating a great rewards experience.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for the role most likely has some of the following characteristics:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in rewards, including at least 2-3 years in an international business environment and/or a large-scale matrix organization.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing rewards solutions in close partnership with colleagues in People & Culture as well as business leaders.
• Strong ownership mentality, result orientation, and strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities and skills to drive meaningful change, acting as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on creating rewards solutions.
• Strong project management, planning, and change management skills across multiple geographies.
• Experience in implementing an HRIS system to best support the annual salary review cycle and/or global benefits program is an advantage.
• Experience in executive compensation, particularly supporting Remuneration Committee work is a plus, but not a requirement.

We offer

We offer a truly international environment with a professional, ambitious, and yet relaxed atmosphere. We value the diversity of our talent, and our working environment is collaborative and inclusive. We have the flexibility to work from home, enjoy learning from each other, and lead with care.

By joining us, you can expect:

• Empowerment to influence and create a direct impact.
• Collaboration within a global team environment with supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work mode options.

This position is based at Svitzer’s head office in Nordhavn, Copenhagen but works closely with the wider global organisation.

Join us

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact within the global rewards landscape, we encourage you to apply latest 31 May 2024 and become part of our journey. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis.

For additional information about the position, please contact the Head of Rewards and Mobility, Xue Zhu, on [email protected].

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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