Global Compensation Market Intelligence Leader at NTT Ltd.

Role summary:

• We’re looking for a strategic and forward‑thinking Global Compensation Market Intelligence Leader to shape and drive our worldwide compensation programs. In this role, you will ensure our total rewards strategies are globally scalable, locally relevant, and fully aligned with our enterprise guidelines, compensation philosophy, and business priorities.
• You will lead a high‑performing team responsible for core compensation operations—including market survey participation, data analysis, salary range design, geographic differential modeling, and ongoing program maintenance—delivered consistently across all regions.
• Beyond operational excellence, you will be the organization’s hub for market intelligence. You’ll develop compelling insights and materials—presentations, infographics, communication channel content, and more—that help leaders understand current labor market dynamics and anticipate emerging employment trends. Your work will equip decision‑makers with the clarity and foresight needed to navigate a rapidly evolving talent landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of global compensation processes, including annual salary planning, incentive planning, LTIP Planning benchmarking, pay governance, job architecture, and global pay programs.
• Ensure compensation solutions are scalable across regions, aligned with global strategies, and adaptable to local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with regional and country Total Rewards leaders with their People & Culture business partners to cocreate compensation solutions that balance global consistency with local relevance and business needs.
• Actively track and manage compensation-related costs globally, ensuring programs are cost-effective and aligned with budget expectations.
• Develop scalable, globally aligned compensation strategies that support the business in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent, while adhering to our compensation guiding principles.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to simplify compensation practices and enhance the manager and employee experience.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation by ensuring consistent compensation frameworks post-M&A, helping unify legacy organizations under a common structure.
• Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly communications, training materials, and documentation to support effective program understanding and adoption. Monitor global market trends, pay equity practices, and regulatory changes to inform program design and enhancements.
• Craft market intelligence and insights that equip the Total Rewards Partners and People & Culture Business Partners with global as well as local trends and competitor practices
• Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and other partners to ensure systems and processes enable accurate, timely, and efficient program delivery.
• Champion operational excellence, data integrity, and governance across all compensation activities globally.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in global compensation, including managing and executing compensation programs in complex, international environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in tracking and managing compensation costs and aligning rewards strategy with financial goals. Strong knowledge of global compensation practices, compliance requirements, and evolving market trends.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with operational rigor and strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and concepts into actionable insights for business leaders.
• Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (e.g. HRIS).
• Experience in post-merger integration or transformation environments is a strong advantage.
• A global mindset and passion for building reward programs that support a diverse and high-performing workforce.