SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility the International Office CEE/CIS/ME is looking for a committed and experienced:
Compensation & Benefits Coordinator for the region CEE/CIS/ME (f/m)
Location: Vienna/Austria, Almaty/Kazakhstan, Skopje/ Macedonia, Tallinn/ Estonia
This is a career growth position with a potential 24 – 36 month fast track to a Regional Compensation & Benefits Adviser, and the successful candidate will be the Regional Compensation Specialist following an intensive 6 month curriculum training/ development and 24-30 months application, mentoring and practical learning on the job. This also presents future opportunities as part of several projects shaping the future of the SOS international work environment.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support the overall roll out, implementation, maintenance and follow up of the compensation and benefits (incl. end of service benefit) system and the regional job architecture.
- Support the implementation of compensation and benefits system in new countries
- Support ongoing consultation and expertise to the Member Associations on compensation matters
- Acquire the knowledge of Job evaluation process for newly created roles. Act as reference point for job evaluation, compensation and benefit approach, as well as strategic workforce topic in the region.
- Grow to act as internal advisor on all regional projects/initiatives with a compensation & benefits. Subsequently execute on the development and implementation of the organisation’s compensation approach and guidelines.
- Proactively monitoring market trends and financial aspects of our compensation, benefits and rewards programmes
- Grow to eventually support countries in the region with implementation and maintenance of the compensation system; incl. job evaluation and benchmarking process
- Foster exchange and knowledge sharing in the topic of compensation and benefits within the region.
- Responsible for Position Management; ensuring regional alignment across all position descriptors of grade, title, classification, FT/ PT, compensation band, status, etc.
- Support regional HROD Director in designing and implementation of salary structure and compensation processes on regional level.
- Support compensation projects and initiatives, initially with a view to leading them subsequently.
Requirements:
- University degree in HR, law or related studies (Master is an added advantage)
- A minimum of 3 years relevant Human Resources and benefits experience, preferably in an international and/or matrix environment
- Strong numerical and analytical skills is a necessity. High proficiency with excel skills
- Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, benchmarking, salary structure design, compensation processes, experience in implementation of salary schemes
- Experience in project management
- Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Russian language is an advantage
- Proficiency in all Microsoft office applications
- Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- The ability to work in a complex challenging and sensitive environment
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Readiness to travel internationally within the region
Following assets are an advantage:
- Work experience in virtual collaboration (MS teams, Zoom), intercultural team coordination, facilitation skills
We offer:
- Competitive salary depending on experience/Country of employment
- Exposure to training and development in the Compensation function and intensive growth in 6 months, to take on a Regional Compensation responsibilities.
- A range of interesting tasks in a leading international NGO’s multicultural working environment
- A committed, innovative and supportive team
- Working for a meaningful cause
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter in English by 15 Dec 2022 at the latest via Compensation & Benefits Coordinator for the region CEE/CIS/ME (f/m) in Vienna | Careers at IO Vienna (icims.com)