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We know you’ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.\nAs the Regional Rewards Specialist, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing competitive benefits plans and compensation structures that align with global guidelines. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the effective rollout and enablement of global programs across all designated countries. In this individual contributor position, you will be instrumental in managing Compensation and Benefits (C&B) initiatives within your scope of countries. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Regional Rewards, collaborating closely with other members of the People Recognition and Rewards organization. You will also engage with various HR functions in enhancing org's ability to attract, reward, and engage top talent. Your expertise will ensure that our rewards strategy not only aligns with business objectives but also integrates seamlessly with performance management processes, all while maintaining a cost-competitive edge.\nYou will work collaboratively with country rewards teams, sharing best practices and insights to enhance compensation and benefits strategies across the designated countries. Additionally, you will partner with Sector and Enabling Functions HR teams, Global Solution Owners (GSOs), and the Total Rewards Operation Center (TROC) to drive cross-country projects and ensure a cohesive approach to rewards management. By leveraging your skills and insights, you will help shape a rewards framework that drives employee engagement and satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the organisation.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and implement Compensation & Benefits strategies in line with Global Policy and Guidelines that effectively attract, engage, and retain top talent across all covered countries, aligning with sector-specific and local market needs while maintaining cost efficiency.\nGuarantee governance according to global guidelines and ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations for all countries in scope.\nMonitor and report on the effectiveness of our Rewards programs and make recommendations for improvements as needed.\nDrive stakeholder engagement by effectively communicating C&B initiatives, practices and policies to HR teams and business leaders.\nPerform comprehensive market benchmarking and analysis to ensure that our compensation and benefits offerings remain competitive. 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