Senior Global Total Rewards Operations & Project Manager
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 139000 - 261150
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Were looking for a strategic and execution-focused SeniorGlobalTotal Rewards Operations & Project Managerto partnerwiththe Total Rewards function! This role bridges planning and implementation ensuring strong alignment prioritization and delivery of key initiatives. This leader is responsible for leading a team that supports delivering seamless employee experience through operational excellence emphasizing process rigor data integrity and effective system management. They will oversee core operations while driving consistency efficiency and continuous improvement across systems vendors and processes.
The role also leads a high-performing operations/PMO team balancing day-to-day execution with enterprise-wide must-win initiatives. Success requires strong cross-functional collaboration operational rigor and the ability to translate strategy into clear plans and measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic operations and planning for the compensation and benefits area
Coordinate development and management of the Operations and PMO group ensuring strong operational excellence prioritization and execution rigor
Drive execution of must-win initiatives large-scale programs and annual cycles (e.g. compensation planning benefits cycles compliance initiatives)
Ensureteam delivers onseamless day-to-day operationsfinding opportunities to streamline scale and improve processes
Expertise in deciphering operational issues or inefficiencies with a focus on finding effective ways to ensure accurate resolution of problems
Experience scalingoperations across the worldunderstanding where todemonstrateautomation andhaving an AIfirst approachto improve productivity across the broader Total Rewards team.
Drive strategic oversight of vendor partnerships aligning service delivery and operational processes with businessobjectiveswhile ensuring consistent high-quality outcomes
Implement governance reporting and tracking mechanisms to measure success and drive accountability
Partner acrossTotal Rewards LeadersEXand business teams to ensure Total Rewards programs are effectively delivered and aligned to company goals
Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in Total Rewards including knowledge of Compensation Benefits Global Mobility HR Operations Program Management or related fields possessing extensive expertise in crafting and implementing employee rewards programs.
Strongtrack recordof leading cross-functional initiatives and complex programs at scale
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams including PMOand/or operations functions
Demonstrated ability to connect strategy to execution with strong planning and operational rigor
Exceptional partner management and communication skills with experience working at theexecutivelevel
Experience with HR technology and systems (e.g. HRIScompensationplatformsand benefit enrollment systems; a plus for experience withWorkdayDarwinBenifex andbswift)
Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills
Key Competencies
Critical thinking with a strong execution attitude
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
Operational excellence and attention to detail
Influencing without authority
Collaboration and cross-functional leadership
Continuous improvement and innovation
About Adobe
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Expected Pay Range:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $$261150 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge skillsand experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.In California the pay range for this position is $180300 - $261150 In New York the pay range for this position is $180300 - $261150
At Adobe for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC base commission) and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
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Colorado:
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Massachusetts:
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
