Workforce Reward

We are searching for a Reward Practitioner with c 10yrs experience. A good knowledge of data & a mixture of in house and consulting would be ideal. Non sector specific.

There is a lot of change happening now and as an integrated global organisation our client is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that are emerging.

Please email me to discuss – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Reward Contract 12 months Hong Kong – 125K HKD pm

Senior level candidate for 12 month contract role within group compensation and benefits team. Focus is on process review and documentation and sales incentive and other incentive plans  

Someone with years of experience in a multinational company or consulting experience in compensation and benefits standards, automation and process review and modernisation. 

Could be someone from London or already in Hong Kong – key is that the person is detailed-oriented and able to conceptualise and recommend a simplified process based on experience from his or her current company, automate salary increase process, develop governance and standards, roll up sleeves and do an inventory of sales incentive plans and summarise findings and recommend approach, etc. 

Ad hoc projects and approach the projects from an analytical mind to come up with a simplified policy, process, automated tool, etc

Immediate Start

Please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

 

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Senior Role, 10+yrs Equity/Incentives practitioner

 

We have been retained on a new search for a senior level equity incentive / share schemes practitioner. The role will be based in London and we are looking for somebody with at least 10 years experience probably gained in a law firm or consulting .

Ref 640

If this is of interest to you and you fit the profile please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

 

 

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Executive Compensation 7-10 yrs exp – Hong Kong

Our Client is a regional corporate heavyweight and a leader in their sector. They need to hire an experienced Executive Compensation professional who will have a background ‘in house’ or in consulting who may be already working in the region or in UK/Europe/US.

Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Compensation

  • Manage compensation and benefits programmes and related issues for senior executives, including Group Executive Committee (EXCO), Entity CEOs,  Entity CHROs and other Senior Leadership Team members
  • Develop compensation proposals for new hires, promotions, terminations and other remuneration adjustments for Group EXCO, Entity CEOs, Entity  CHROs and other Senior Leadership Team members
  • Prepare employment contracts or termination agreements
  • Manage the market benchmarking of the senior executives for the annual Total Compensation Review to ensure roles are competitively priced based on   market data and internal positioning
  • Manage participation in compensation or benefits surveys, and keep business partners informed and aware of the latest developments and trends observed in the market
  • Manage external tax consultants to receive advice on tax related issues for Group EXCO and maintain knowledge of taxation issues that may impact  executive compensation practices
  • Enhance policies and standards related to executive compensation

 

Group Remuneration Committee

  • Manage the preparation for meetings, including drafting of Remuneration Committee papers and work closely with external Remuneration Committee  advisor provide thought leadership to influence the design of the executive compensation framework, including short- and long-term incentives
  • Lead preparation of AGM Q&A’s for the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
  • Manage the budget and expenses related to Remuneration Committee advisory

Annual and Interim report – Directors’ Remuneration Disclosure

  • Manage the Director’s Representation Form for all Group EXCO members
  • Manage the compensation disclosure section for interim and annual report with compliance to the regulatory and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE)  listing requirements
  • Monitor the regulatory and disclosure requirements with Company Secretarial, Legal and Group Finance on compensation disclosure

Other responsibilities

  • Maintains a working knowledge of country tax and legal legislation that may affect reward policies
  • Participate in ad-hoc P&R or HR projects as and when required

Non-Financial Measures

  • Accuracy of data and papers prepared for various P&R programmes
  • Timely and well-coordinated preparation and execution of Remuneration Committee requirements
  • Prompt and effective handling of enquiries from HR community and various stakeholders
  • Effective working relationship with management, department heads, HR Business Partners, Entity P&R community, internal departments and external advisors
  • Ensure adherence of P&R programmes to policies, procedures and guidelines

Communication Requirements

Internal

  • Group and Entity P&R Teams: Discussion and sharing on technical reward- related issues and / or information request
  • Business Partners: Facilitate the reward-related conversation with business
  • Group Finance: Maintain close working relationship in terms of budget and target setting for incentive programmes, cost centre budget preparation and  tracking, compensation disclosure requirement and financial / accounting  standards
  • Group Legal and Corporate Secretarial: Ensure compliance against relevant regulations governing the executive compensation programmes and  employment contracts, as well as the required compensation disclosure of             senior executives

External

  • Effectively manage external vendors on fulfilling our requirement with the best interest to the Company, for example the Remuneration Committee   advisor, Remuneration survey vendor and tax consultants.

Please contact us to discuss – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk : 00 44 207 9369555

 

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Executive Compensation, Partner

Company Description

We have been retained to conduct a search on behalf of this highly regarded organisation. The role is based in London or Paris.  With 50,000 + people in 100  countries, the company provides a comprehensive range of real world solutions to help organisations understand the correlation between Talent, Assets & Ideas.

Job Description Executive Compensation, Partner:

  • FS or other industry experience
  • Mid Cap clients
  • Our client is in a good position to take advantage of the continuing growth in the Executive Pay arena, they are at the leading edge of current trends in the market
  • First class well respected and settled team
  • Integrated offering with many other human capital services
  • Global firm with true international offering
  • Vision & strategy for growth

 

To discuss further please contact Robin Rowe – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk 00447768097773 or Kajsa Soderberg – ksoderberg@chatworthrowe.co.uk

 

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Head of Europe – Reward Consulting

Our client is a well known information, consulting and data services business. they have a unique position in the market and deliver talent and rewards expertise to specific industry client companies.  They count many of  the world’s most innovative organizations as clients and are engaged in 75 countries to design and deliver talent and rewards programs for directors, executives, employees and sales professionals.

This is an unusual opportunity to join a well established business at a senior level.

You are expected to have at least 10 years executive pay & reward experience some of which will be gained in consulting or in a corporate role. Good Team management and professional services networking/sales skills are essential.

Please contact us to discuss further, Robin Rowe  – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

 

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Regional Head of Reward, The Gulf.

We are retained by a global consulting firm to recruit an experienced consultant to build upon their success in the Middle East.

Our client is looking for someone who combines technical depth and stature with the ability to lead and develop a team as well work across a matrix structure and integrate Reward consulting into their broader offerings including leadership and talent management and organisation design. The ability to foster positive relationships with their information group is crucial, you will have a strong influence on the Reward database.

The Tax Free package offered will be around £150k + profit share, benefits.

Please contact us for further information quoting ref 641 ksoderberg@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Partner Executive Compensation – Paris

Job Description

  • Partner level hire based Paris
  • FS or other industry experience
  • Mid Cap clients
  • Our client is in a good position to take advantage of the continuing growth in the Executive Pay arena, they are at the leading edge of current trends in the market
  • First class well respected and settled team
  • Integrated offering with many other human capital services
  • Global firm with true international offering
  • Vision & strategy for growth

Company Description

We have been retained to conduct a search on behalf of this highly regarded organisation. The role is based in London or Paris.  With 50,000 + people in 100  countries, the company provides a comprehensive range of real world solutions to help organisations understand the correlation between Talent, Assets & Ideas.

To discuss further please contact Robin Rowe – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk, 0044 207 9369555

 

 

 

 

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Head of Reward

An exciting new role has been created for a Head of Reward, to develop and lead Reward strategy, ensuring all aspects of their compensation and benefits are aligned to delivery of the business’s growth objectives and continuing to drive a performance culture.

It is pretty much a greenfield site and they are looking for someone who can work at both board and shopfloor level.

This is a hands on role and will suit a practical delivery orientated individual

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Their aim is to develop and deliver a total reward framework that is aligned with their values, engages their people and enables them to achieve the business strategy, and to be recognised as an employer of choice.

The Head of Reward is responsible for directing the Company’s reward function and overseeing the delivery and governance of its related policies and processes. In addition to leading the cyclical activities such as the pay review, this leadership role will be required to review existing compensation and benefits structures in order to develop the UK reward strategy in line with the business strategy and the organisation’s culture and values.

In addition the jobholder will be responsible for bringing a forward thinking agenda of how increased pressure on future employment costs can be mitigated (eg Apprenticeship Levy, Auto enrolment pension increases and National Living Wage)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and embed the development of the Total Reward framework and philosophy
  • Oversees executive compensation including the plc’s long term incentives and the drafting of the annual Directors’ Remuneration Report to meet regulatory reporting requirements
  • Lead on the development and implementation of a new pay and grading framework, working with external consultants and colleagues to manage the change process and ensure effective implementation.
  • Leading and managing the annual reward cycles, including salary and bonus reviews processes.
  • Development of cost effective approach to terms and conditions, ensuring enhanced productivity
  • Take a proactive approach to identify future pay and benefits trends and external influences that may be relevant, recommending options and actions.
  • Ensure insight from internal data sources such as the exit questionnaire and engagement survey, as well as external benchmarking, are used to inform future reward and recognition activity.
  • Maintain the existing pay structure and advise on and approve the implementation of all allowances, ensuring they are in line with equal pay principles.
  • Ensure all pay decisions are supported by robust market information, maintained

Oversee the organisation’s approach to job evaluation, ensuring a robust objective and quality assured process.

  • Manage the complete benefits portfolio, including overseeing the relationship with third party suppliers ensuring effective performance and cost effectiveness.
  • Manage and, as agreed, enhance the organisation’s benefits offer in line with the total reward framework and ensure all pay and benefits administration is carried out effectively.
  • Identify any benefit-related tax implications, ensuring these are considered and managed appropriately, working with the finance team as required.
  • Oversee the delivery of long service recognition programme
  • Liaise with finance regarding budget implications of pay and pensions changes.
  • Ensure effective and engaging communication with colleagues on all aspects of our total reward framework.
  • Act as trustee of benefits scheme arrangements (BUPA)

 

to discuss please contact Zabbott – zabbott@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Executive Compensation : UK PLC

Salary range £100-140K + STI, discertionary LTI,  & Benefits
London based

Our client is a well known business with a global reach

We have been retained to search for an Experienced Exec Comp expert who will:-

  • Play a key role in the preparation of Remuneration Committee papers
  • Be accountable for the the drafting of the directors’ remuneration report and preparation for the AGM
  • Make recommendations on the value and structure of packages for Executive Directors and members the Group Executive Committee
  • Provide “business partnering” support and be accountable for the relationship with reward functions in other business units by developing relationships within the reward community, providing support and challenge, make recommendations on remuneration issues across the Group (UK, US and Asia) in order to promote and facilitate the sharing of ideas and best practice
  • Support and deliver ad hoc projects for the Group Reward team, as needed

You may be currently in a consulting role or in another line role. Specific FS experience is not a prerequisite

please contact us quoting ref 642.

ksoderberg@chatworthrowe.co.uk : 020 7936 9555

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