What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation and Benefits Manager - Tarkett Sports position at Tarkett?
Tarkett Sports is looking for a Compensation and Benefits Manager to join our Tarkett Sports team! You will play a key role in supporting the business by contributing to the planning, design, implementation, communication, administration and maintenance of compensation policies and practices aimed at enabling Tarkett Sports to attract and retain the best talent to drive great business performance.
Compensation and Benefits manager (C&B manager) manages an organization's compensation and benefits programs for Tarkett Sports. This role ensures that compensation is fair and competitive, and that it aligns with the Tarkett Sports business goals.
This person will work on all company-wide compensation programs and processes and serve as a Compensation Business Partner for our Tarkett Sports division and will report to our Director, Compensation and Benefits for Tarkett North America and Tarkett Sports divisions with matrix reporting line to the Human Resources Director – Tarkett Sports N. America.
A key role to play
- Serve as the Compensation Partner for our Tarkett Sports division, and be their main point of contact for compensation requests and HR inquiries from all levels of the business and will work collaboratively with the HR Director for Tarkett Sports N. America
- Lead annual compensation processes for assigned groups, including merit, bonus, promotion/market adjustment salary recommendations, supporting the departments to work within their budgets, and year-end document creation/distribution
- Support development, rollout, and maintenance of market-competitive job catalogs and compensation structures aligned to Tarkett framework to determine proper placement of employees within salary ranges
- Support development of compensation program communications to management and employees, including annual compensation programs
- Collaborate closely with HR Managers and Talent Acquisition on C&B matters
- Provide salary recommendations based on internal and external market-data and new-hire offers
- Support various compensation-related projects on an as needed basis (e.g., Pay Equity, Performance Management, implementation of compensation HRIS modules)
- Prepare ad hoc analysis needed for special studies, legal and leadership requests
- Conduct job analysis and review position descriptions for appropriateness and confirmation of FLSA classifications
- Manage budgets: Prepare company budgets and track compensation budget
- Ensure compliance: Ensure compliance with federal and state wage regulations, as well as internal policies
- Scope includes: Primary U.S. and Canada (95%); secondary UAE, UK, Australia (5%)
- Manage vendor relationships: Manage outside partners, such as benefits vendors, insurance brokers, and investment managers
- Advise and educate HRBPs: Advise and inform employees of changes and developments related to benefits
- Lead acquisition compensation and benefits: Analysis of cost, quality and compliance of acquired company benefit programs and develop project plans to integrate acquired employees into our Tarkett Sports benefit programs. Support mapping of acquired company jobs to Tarkett’s job catalog and mapping to Tarkett variable pay programs
- Assess existing variable pay programs and make recommendations for improvement, including commission structures and programs. Engage commission analysis with third parties, as needed, to ensure commission program design and cost are competitive.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits
- Bachelor's degree required; additional HR certifications are a plus (SHRM-CP, CCP, CEBS)
- Advanced proficiency with Office Applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strongly preferred skills and capabilities
- Results oriented with natural curiosity to solve problems and come up with actionable solutions
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to present to senior leaders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a lot of ambiguity and challenging workloads
- Strong collaborator and customer service focused: ability to work with leaders and HR with basic compensation knowledge which may require education and training to the business on best practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects to on-time completion with confidentiality and integrity
- Negotiation skills and leadership abilities
- Possess ambition and capability to grow to larger C&B roles in the future
What We Offer
- A commitment that Safety is #1
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future
- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT).
www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
