Total Rewards Specialist
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled Total Rewards professionals has grown significantly, with companies seeking experts who can navigate complex global benefits and compensation landscapes. As the job market continues to evolve, having a strong understanding of global benefits frameworks and compensation methodologies is crucial. With Sphera's commitment to creating a safer, more sustainable, and productive world, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a company that prioritizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical skills, particularly in Excel, as well as their ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Before applying, it's essential to understand the company's core values and how they impact the way the team works.
Job Description
About the Role
The Total Rewards Specialist role at Sphera is a key position within the Global Total Rewards and HR Operations teams. As a specialist, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day support for global benefit needs and administration, as well as assisting with compensation cycles and HRIS administration. You will work closely with the HR team to streamline processes and ensure that all benefits and compensation programs are aligned with company policies and applicable regulations.The role is based in Poland and requires a strong understanding of global benefits frameworks and compensation methodologies. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will need to be able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services, and as such, you will be working with a company that is committed to creating a safer, more sustainable, and productive world. The company's core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration are at the heart of everything they do, and you will be expected to embody these values in your work.
What You Will Do
- Provide day-to-day frontline and escalated support for global benefit needs and administration
- Administer leave of absence programs and policies, acting as main point of contact for employees on leave
- Communicate with in-country consultants, brokers, and carriers to support plan maintenance and colleague requests
- Provide administrative support for Sphera's global mobility and immigration program
- Process and reconcile invoices for various benefit carriers
- Liaise with HR team to streamline processes and be a key resource on benefits and mobility matters
- Support annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and talent assessment
- Complete global market practice surveys and country compliance surveys
- Support pay equity analysis and compensation compliance initiatives
- Troubleshoot HRIS issues and partner with internal stakeholders to resolve system-related concerns
- Support Workday business processes, security roles, and reporting
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 1-3 years of related professional experience within Total Rewards functions
- Understanding of global benefit frameworks and benefits interfaces from North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific
- Understanding of immigration processes and procedures
- Functional knowledge of compensation methodologies and structures
- Hands-on experience with tier 1 enterprise HR systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas)
- Crisp, confident communication and presentation skills with colleagues at all levels
- Creative problem-solving skills to create and maintain process flow between key stakeholders and systems
Nice to Have
- Experience with US mobility and immigration
- Knowledge of pay transparency and compensation compliance initiatives
- Experience with system testing, upgrades, enhancements, and implementation activities
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive rewards and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a leading global provider of enterprise software and services
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Recognition and reward programs
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your technical skills, particularly in Excel, and be prepared to provide examples of complex formulas and data analysis
- Showcase your understanding of global benefits frameworks and compensation methodologies, and be prepared to discuss how you have applied this knowledge in previous roles
- Emphasize your creative problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with HRIS systems and how you have used them to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Research Sphera's core values and be prepared to discuss how you embody them in your work
- Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your work in Total Rewards, including examples of benefits and compensation programs you have developed or implemented
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