Head of Total Rewards at NTT Ltd.

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Develops global strategy development, design, implementation, communication, administration and governance of all compensation and benefit programmes.
• Establishes global best practices for salary structures and salary ranges linked to job grading, benefit plans and retirement programmes.
• Drive competitive and attractive total rewards strategies that are cost-effective and consistent with market trends and aligned to Company’s business priorities, including linkage to employee engagement and diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
• Drive development and enhancement of performance management processes, fostering a culture of continuous feedback, growth, and development. Ensuring performance management practices align with organizational goals and drive employee engagement.
• Oversees governance frameworks related to total rewards and performance management, ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Provide thought leadership, and consultation to Executive/Senior Leadership for the global development of total rewards methodologies and philosophy, including supporting policies, practices, systems and external partners.
• Establishes proactive planning for all compensation and benefit programmes such as short-term and long-term compensation and benefit programmes.
• Drive efficiencies and effective end-user experience through innovation, technology, systems, and processes for all applicable programmes such as recurring compensation cycles, sales incentives programs,
• Lead internal marketing/communications to drive awareness, excitement and programme participation to improve employee engagement and employee experience.
• Work with Senior Leadership to benchmark pay packages for new hires coming into the business.
• Gives input into successful annual salary increment and bonus payments cycles.
• Oversees advanced data analysis techniques to extract insights from compensation, benefits, and performance data, guiding strategic decision-making. Monitoring key performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of total rewards and performance programs.
• Manages transformational changes related to total rewards and performance initiatives, guiding the organization through transitions effectively.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team responsible for total rewards, performance, and governance initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Excellent understanding of compensation, benefits, and performance management principles, with the ability to design and lead comprehensive total rewards strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of compensation analysis, including market benchmarking, pay structure design, and incentive plan development.
• Excellent knowledge of benefits program design, administration, compliance, and strategic cost management.
• Excellent understanding of performance management practices, including goal-setting, continuous feedback, and talent development.
• Expertise in complex labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements that shape compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Significant ability to develop and execute strategic total rewards programs aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Excellent ability to leverage HRIS and payroll systems for data analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership, HR teams, and external stakeholders.
• Skill in developing and implementing comprehensive total rewards and performance strategies that drive business objectives.
• Ability to design and implement sophisticated compensation structures, including executive compensation plans.
• Expertise in designing and managing competitive benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
• Capability to lead and enhance performance management processes to drive employee development and engagement.
• Ability to lead complex total rewards and performance projects from inception to successful execution.
• Skill in engaging with executive leadership, board members, HR partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals responsible for total rewards and performance management.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and shape the organization's total rewards and performance management strategies.
• Willingness to drive innovation in total rewards and performance practices, leveraging technology and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and inspiring teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving impactful outcomes.
• Confidence and poise when interacting with senior executives, stakeholders, and external partners.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelors degree
• CCP or equivalent certification

Required Experience

• Significantly vast demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Ability to develop and execute compensation strategies that align with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Significantly vast demonstrated overseeing the design, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs.
• Excellent understanding of performance management processes, including goal-setting, continuous feedback, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Significantly vast demonstrated experience in crafting strategic total rewards frameworks that attract, retain, and engage employees.
• Excellent ability to analyze compensation, benefits, and performance data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of relevant labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements impacting total rewards and performance management.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with senior leaders, HR teams, and employees, as well as to present complex concepts effectively.
• Significantly vast demonstrated experience partnering with external vendors, benefits providers, compensation consultants, and performance management platforms.
• Successful track record in leading and managing the strategic direction of total rewards and performance programs.
• Significantly vast demonstrated experience in leading and overseeing projects related to total rewards design, performance enhancements, and benefits initiatives.
• Significantly vast demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of HR professionals focused on total rewards and performance management.
• Significantly vast demonstrated experience leading change initiatives related to total rewards and performance programs across the organization.
• Consistently upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive compensation, benefits, and performance data.
• Ability to think strategically and align total rewards and performance strategies with broader business objectives.
• Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and changes in regulations impacting total rewards and performance management.