Rewards Manager

Job Overview

The Associate Rewards Manager is entrusted with the comprehensive management of all Rewards services within the Shared Services delivery framework. This role requires applying Mars' compensation philosophies and strategies to develop and maintain pay structures and Rewards programs, using market data alongside internal business insights to ensure competitive and effective remuneration practices. The position also entails contributing to or leading global projects aligned with strategic objectives and continuous improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Annually submit salary survey data to survey providers and participate in additional local surveys to monitor market competitiveness and data accuracy.
• Update or design pay structures for all relevant markets based on salary survey outcomes and insights from People & Organization (P&O) about talent challenges.
• Provide detailed data needed for the annual merit increase cycle, including pay structure details, eligibility and exclusion criteria, merit budgets, and guidelines.
• Perform data validation checks within the systems to ensure accuracy of Associate data against merit increase parameters.
• Audit bonus payouts to confirm adherence to approved criteria and system rules, supporting manual calculations when necessary.
• Lead and engage in initiatives to enhance Rewards capabilities in line with identified priorities.
• Assess and assign value to new roles arising from organizational changes such as restructures, acquisitions, or integrations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in data science, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Proven experience with Reward practices across diverse and complex markets.