VP of Total Rewards

Cision is looking for a VP of Total Rewardsreporting into our Chief People Officer to join our dynamic and evolving People team! As the Vice President of Total Rewards you will be a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team. This position is responsible for designing developing enhancing and implementing market leading total rewards philosophies architecture and mindset by leading compensation and benefits across our global organization.

What youll do:

• Design and implement global employee compensation and benefits plans and policies for the entire organization (e.g. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance STD LTD 401(K) bonus programs wellness initiatives etc.)
• Design and implement innovative cost competitive and market prevalent benefit programs that recognize employees as consumers with diverse interests
• Build a global compensation structure including consistent grades/bands job titling annual incentive plan participation
• Create stronger engagement within our culture with our rewards programs; identify tools to benchmark and innovate reward practices and recommend changes to overall total reward structures
• Be responsible for gathering and preparing data and/or reports (compensation benefits or policy changes) for executive management etc.
• Direct the preparation and distribution of all forms of comprehensive communication to employees including written information regarding benefits compensation etc. and devise a program strategy to train managers to understand Total Rewards strategies
• Analyze review and assess the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs to ensure objectives are being met and recommend/implement changes as appropriate to support competitive market practice
• Remain current on industry compensation and benefits practices and changing legal issues assessing and communicating potential impact on the business along with providing recommendations/solutions to address any concerns.
• Oversee market research/analysis to determine or support changes in current pay plans/programs to remain competitive in our markets and ensure internal consistency
• Lead and coordinate the development review and administration of short-term and long-term variable compensation programs and administration of base salary programs (i.e. job analysis job evaluation merit and promotions) to ensure base compensation is determined fairly and consistently based on valid job information and application of accepted methodologies and individual performance in accordance with Company policy and procedure
• Monitor activities to stay within established budget working closely with Finance to forecast and monitor budget related to compensation benefits and policy programs
• Forge strong relationships with vendors consultants business partners and internal leadership to ensure best practices and to provide mutual support and partnership

What you have:

• 10 years minimum of hands-on total rewards compensation benefits and HRIS experience with a proven track record of success
• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Human Resources Business Finance Accounting or equivalent experience. Masters degree or MBA is preferred
• Deep knowledge of executive and non-executive compensation programs benefits and HRIS
• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on key insights trends issue identification and recommendations
• Strong problem-solving aptitude creative flexible and consultative; strong sense of business needs and making decisions based on data and emerging priorities; high integrity and accountability
• Ability to listen and use critical thinking to assess the needs and communicate accurate information concerning process plans and procedures in a collaborative team-based manner
• Detail-oriented proven ability to track prioritize and drive to success multiple concurrent projects by analyzing data and driving sound decision-making
• Thrives in and enjoys a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire to be innovative

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Cisions global people strategy and make a meaningful impact on a growing organization. If youre passionate about people culture and business success wed love to hear from you!