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The Director, Total Rewards & Wellbeing, APAC will play a critical role in shaping Danaher Diagnostics Platform's Total Rewards strategy and ensuring it aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives across the Asia Pacific region. This role involves leading key initiatives, such as the annual compensation cycle, harmonizing grades and levels, and evaluating career tracks in partnership with talent management to ensure consistency and fairness in compensation. You will oversee M&A activities related to compensation and total rewards. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing effective communication strategies to drive associate awareness and understanding of total rewards.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead Key Total Rewards Strategic Initiatives: Manage critical projects such as the annual compensation cycle, harmonizing grades and levels, and evaluating career tracks in partnership with talent management. Ensure consistency and fairness in compensation structures, driving associate engagement and satisfaction. Develop and implement strategies that align with corporate objectives and enhance the overall compensation framework.
- Manage M&A Integration: Play a pivotal role in integrating compensation and total rewards programs for acquired companies. Conduct thorough due diligence, develop integration plans, and execute seamless transitions. Ensure acquired employees are aligned with the company's compensation philosophy and policies, minimizing disruption and maintaining morale during transitions. Leverage your strong M&A background to align rewards strategies effectively.
- Develop Total Reward Communication Strategies: Implement comprehensive communication plans to enhance associate awareness and understanding of total rewards. Create clear, engaging materials, and organize regular information sessions. Ensure associates know how to maximize their rewards and benefits. Foster a transparent and informative environment where employees feel informed and valued.
- Monitor and Adapt to External Trends: Continuously assess and analyze external market trends to recommend changes that keep the company's total rewards programs competitive. Benchmark against industry standards, gather employee feedback, and make data-driven adjustments. Ensure the programs remain attractive and relevant, aiding in the attraction and retention of top talent.
- Strategize Comprehensive Benefits Programs: Partner with Danaher Corporate to develop and oversee a comprehensive suite of benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other ancillary benefits. Leverage a broad understanding of industry standards and best practices. Ensure these programs are aligned with overarching corporate strategies and objectives, providing substantial value to associates.
- Wellbeing Program, with alignment with Danaher's global Wellbeing Strategy: Design and implement wellbeing initiatives tailored to the unique cultural, social, and health needs of regional employees. Conduct assessments to identify specific wellbeing challenges and opportunities. Continuously monitor effectiveness through data collection, employee feedback, and health metrics to ensure ongoing improvement and relevance.
- Ensure Regional Compliance & Cultural Sensitivity: Ensure that all total rewards programs comply with local laws and regulations across APAC. This will involve staying updated on regional legislative changes and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Implement compensation and benefits strategies that are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the diverse APAC region. This will help ensure that programs are well-received and effective across different countries.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience, ideally with 4+ years in a leadership role.
- Compensation Design Expertise: Strong understanding of innovative compensation design principles and practices, including experience with equity-based compensation, and M&A.
- Broad Knowledge of Associate Benefits Programs: Including health and retirement plans.
- Broad Knowledge of Wellbeing Programs: Including mental and physical health initiatives, leave of absence programs, including disability, and workers' compensation.
- Broad Knowledge of Immigration and Mobility Programs: Knowledge of immigration and mobility programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong knowledge of APAC-specific regulatory requirements related to compensation and benefits.
- Strong Analytical, Problem-Solving, and Project Management Skills
- Travel: Domestic and international travel is required (approximately 25%).
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At DH Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for DH Diagnostics can provide.
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