Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position summary :

The Rainforest Alliance is looking for a seasoned Compensation & Benefits Specialist with global experience to join the HR team.

The candidate will be responsible for updating and implementing, the organization's global job architecture and reward and recognition program. This individual plays a critical role in attracting and retaining top talent by creating a positive and rewarding work environment where we celebrate employees' contributions and achievements. This position is also responsible to set up and handle a global payroll provider, in close collaboration with the People Operations team.

The position will report to the Senior Manager, Employee Experience, People Data & Systems. This staff position will be working closely with the different HR teams (People Operations, Talent Management team, the People Strategy & Culture team).

The HR team at Rainforest Alliance consists of HR professionals who are passionate for RA’s mission and dedicated to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues.

The Global Compensation & Benefit specialist is a hands-on HR professional who is optimistic, has confirmed international working experience and can easily shift from strategy to operations.

Responsibilities :

• The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate at work;
• Maintain the new global job architecture framework that serves as the foundation for handling roles, compensation, career development pathways, and promotions;
• Develop and lead an organization-wide reward and recognition strategy aligned with the company's culture and core values and in line with the appropriate labour laws, regulations and company policies;
• Analyse reward and recognition trends to ensure competitiveness within the industry and geographical locations and regularly review and update compensation structures to ensure equity and alignment with organizational goals;
• Lead all aspects of employee benefit programs and framework, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and incentive programs;
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with employee unions, external vendors, service providers or representative bodies and contribute to the development of labour agreements;
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures related to compensation and benefits;
• Lead the selection, contracting and roll-out of a global payroll provider;
• Maintain the global payroll system in close collaboration with the People Operations team, and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Job level : 3A

Salary : For USA based candidates only :

Deadline : 15 March 2025

Notes : Only candidates authorized to work in locations where we are registered will be considered.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department : recruitment@ra.org

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability, and any other protected group.

Salary : $63,655 - $90,906