Global Compensation Manager

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact on the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. This role is part of Alcons Human Resources function a team that collaborates across the business to shape company culture manage talent align associates to our purpose and support associate development to help our people and the world see brilliantly.

The Global Compensation Manager role will lead the Annual Rewards cycle and be responsible for the development of an integrated plan that includes program deliverables strategic alignment with HR goals enterprise-wide impacts milestones risks assumptions constraints change management for the program and overall program investment (PGR global budget management).

In this role a typical day will include:

Performance Growth & Rewards (PGR) Program Leadership

• Lead the annual global Performance Growth & Rewards (PGR) cycle including merit bonus equity and Exceptional Nomination programs for all Alcon locations including ATL populations.
• Manage end-to-end pay planning activities including budget planning cost analysis financial controls and global reporting in partnership with Finance.
• Prepare monthly Short-Term Incentive (STI) accruals termination calculations and related reporting requirements.
• Manage merit STI and LTI audits and data validation activities to ensure accuracy and program integrity.
• Coordinate annual salary range updates in Workday based on market data provided by Compensation Consultants.

Systems Process & Project Management & Administration

• Gather global business and regulatory requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Workday compensation processes and enhancements.
• Support implementation and administration of compensation programs including regulatory increases budget management union/works council requirements and off-cycle compensation actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday ServiceNow (SNOW) compensation and PGR-related system and data issues.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency compliance and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and applicable local state federal and global requirements.

Governance Audits & Compliance

• Lead compensation operations audits regulatory reviews and governance activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compensation programs processes and reporting meet organizational and regulatory standards.

Stakeholder Partnership & Communication

• Partner with HR Total Rewards Finance leadership and business stakeholders to deliver effective compensation programs and solutions.
• Provide regular communications project updates risk assessments and status reporting for PGR and broader compensation initiatives.
• Influence stakeholders and remove roadblocks related to Job Family Mapping (JFM) job catalog management and compensation-related requests.
• Prepare retention and milestone award letters in partnership with HR Business Partners and business leaders.

What You Will Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD1 yr)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• 3 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more!

See your impact at: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

Manager