Sr Manager, Total Rewards

We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, our Total Rewards team is currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Total Rewards for North America.

In this role you will be responsible for directly partnering with the North America Regional HR Business Partners (HRBP) and the North America Region Head, to lead and drive the development and delivery of competitive regional and local Compensation & Benefits (C&B) programs to support the strategic direction and achievement of business objectives.

• The role is an integral part of the Global and Regional Center of Excellence (CoE) structure and supports the Region Head of Total Rewards in the design and implementation of corporate/regional C&B programs. Leads regional project streams (sales incentive) or is part of global projects (benchmarking) in the reward space.
• Provide internal consulting support to HRBPs and line management on C&B topics and issues that address business needs and align with Syngenta’s C&B philosophy/principles/governance.
• Design, develop, and implement specific compensation, sales incentives, benefits solutions, and mobility/immigration programs, policies, and processes to support current and future business strategy.
• Contribute to influencing C&B content design and global C&B processes by representing business and regional perspectives/needs in global initiatives and projects.
• Ensure timely execution of global/regional annual processes and cascade down key messages within the C&B area. Ensures relevant stakeholder engagement and HRBP/manager/employee training to ensure a successful roll-out of our initiatives.
• Educate & help improve HR and line management’s understanding of C&B programs and how they can be used to incentivize business performance and motivate employees

The preferred location is our Greensboro, NC headquarters in a hybrid work setting.  Remote for someone in the US will be considered living in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Required

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the design and delivery of Compensation & Benefits programs
• Strong understanding of US & Canadian regional legislation and C&B practices
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-country, matrix environment
• Ability to effectively interact with senior management and to respond effectively to sensitive and/or confidential inquiries
• Must have strong Excel skills
• All applicants must be able to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred

• Good communication and consultative skills
• Strong analytical and program management skills
• Ability to provide senior HRBPs and business leaders with sound C&B solutions and advice
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment

What we Offer

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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