Total Rewards Senior Manager - Global V&A Team at Accenture

Job Description

• The Senior Manager for the Global V&A Rewards Interlock Team leads a team responsible for designing, building, and communicating rewards policies, processes, and programs to acquisitions and outsourcing deals that deliver the long-term HR strategy and goals of our business.
• This role is pivotal in managing Accenture’s global rewards strategy, philosophy, and processes, ensuring a consistent approach and experience for our people worldwide.
• The Senior Manager drives analytics and solutioning for acquisition work, collaborating closely with key function leads across Rewards (Planning, Executive Compensation, Compensation Administration, Benefits) and V&A deal teams from due diligence to cutover.
• This position requires strong leadership, ownership, and the ability to influence and drive results in a global, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of the V&A rewards database, ensuring regular updates and stakeholder education on acquisition processes and guidelines.
• Provide expert guidance on the design and harmonization of Total Rewards structures for non-standard rewards models brought into Accenture.
• Develop and deliver educational materials for the V&A community on key topics such as Base Pay, Bonus, Equity, Performance, Retention Programs, and Governance.
• Drive solutioning with the V&A Team and stakeholders during due diligence and closed stages, maximizing opportunities for acquired individuals to join standard rewards programs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across Career Architecture, HRBPs, Talent Strategy, and the broader V&A team.
• Direct the adoption and execution of global base pay and bonus programs aligned with business objectives for acquisitions and outsourcing deals.
• Lead process optimization initiatives using technology, automation, and analytics to enhance compensation operations and insights.
• Independently resolve compensation issues and make recommendations for pay solutions.
• Engage directly with senior leadership from acquired organizations, providing expert guidance on rewards integration.

Leadership & Ownership Competencies

• Demonstrate strong leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Exhibit ownership in driving compensation initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders, presenting complex data and recommendations with clarity and confidence.
• Exercise judgment and confidence to influence alignment with company policies and goals.
• Build personal credibility and effective relationships across different cultures and geographies, adapting communication and deliverables as needed.
• Take responsibility for delivering professional, high-quality work with deadlines, navigating tight timelines and critical deliverables.
• Show adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, leading change and process optimization.

Qualification

• Postgraduate/Graduate degree (HR designation/certification desirable).
• 8+ years of direct experience in Total Rewards/Compensation, including global V&A and project management
• Proven experience in M&A and working with cross-cultural teams.
• Advanced analytical, project management, and communication skills; proficiency in English (other languages a plus).
• Experience with Workday, V&A/M&A, Market Intelligence Platforms, and real-time data sources preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and data analytics.
• Experience in process and rewards program design and acquisition management at an advanced level.