Senior Manager, Compensation

Compensation And Talent Acquisition Lead

This position that will report into the Senior Director, Compensation & Talent Acquisition has been designed to lead and provide subject matter expertise to assigned business segments in support of the company's compensation & rewards programs. This individual will strive to drive a successful compensation program across Otsuka by providing operational excellence, key insights and recommendations, program leadership and timely execution.

Job Description

• For assigned business segments, lead compensation analysis including analyzing internal and external job data and providing recommendations on levels, appropriate salary grades and variable pay targets for new roles, new hire offers and promotions, as well as special compensation issues
• Provide consultation to HR business partners and business leaders on all matters compensation to drive alignment with Otsuka's compensation philosophy and programs
• Partner with HR functions (Talent Acquisition, HRIS, People Operations) to consistently improve processes that will increase the manager and employee experience
• Support and lead annual review processes, including merit/bonus planning and long-term incentive review process
• Lead salary survey process, including survey submissions and survey data analysis and updates
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and support in support of the Otsuka's needs. Examples include merger & acquisitions, affiliate integrations, reorganization of teams, etc.
• Maintain recognition programs for assigned business and support overall recognition philosophy at Otsuka
• Participate in the design, development and implementation of communication materials to effectively educate employees and managers on compensation programs
• Stay abreast of best practices in compensation; leverage key insights to develop thoughtful recommendations for enhancement and improvement of compensation and rewards programs

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Ability to conduct market and pay research, analyze compensation information and data and present findings in a concise format
• Significant experience administering compensation and participating in annual processes (i.e. Merit planning)
• Excellent Excel skills, including vlookups and pivot tables (and experience with Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to take initiative, be accountable for individual and team results, and motivated to set and achieve high performance standards
• Ability to prioritize project deadlines together with day-to-day requirements while maintaining work product excellence and high-levels of customer service
• Demonstrates outstanding judgement and decision making
• Solid attention to detail including ability to anticipate data-related questions
• Great teammate with ability to "flex" to different styles and work collaboratively with peers
• Ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and address sensitive situations in a constructive manner

Preferred

• 7+ years of experience in administering compensation and rewards programs
• Experience with Workday and/or Marketpay
• Experience supporting M&A activity and integrations
• Professional Certification (CCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.)
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Healthcare industry experience

Competencies

• Accountability for Results
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Patient & Customer Centricity
• Impactful Communication
• Respectful Collaboration
• Empowered Development

Salary Range: Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.