Head of Global Compensation

Dallas, TX, United States

Celanese Corporation

Fortune 500 - Chemical Manufacturing Global Leader

$10.9 Billion

Approximately 12,000 Employees

34 Countries

Build from a Foundation

Create Your Legacy

Hybrid - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, work at office; Tuesday and Friday, work from home

Relocation package for selected candidate outside of Dallas, Texas

Head of Global Compensation

Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, the Head of Global Compensation will lead the strategy development, design, implementation, administration, and governance of all global compensation programs and serve as a key contributor to the global total rewards strategy. This role will ensure all programs align with the overall business strategy, are effective in attracting, rewarding, and retaining key talent, and are fully compliant with local legal and regulatory requirements. This is a collaborative role that will work cross-functionally with business leadership, Human Resources, Finance, and Legal to understand business issues and collectively develop effective business solutions.

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage a global compensation strategy that is fully aligned with the objectives of the business plan, motivates performance, is fiscally responsible, and supports the attraction and retention of high performing talent.

Design and implement corporately aligned and locally relevant compensation and recognition programs in collaboration with HR, business units, and local market leadership.

Efficiently and effectively execute core corporate compensation processes including job architecture and compensation structure design and maintenance, management of merit and incentive planning, market analysis, governance of business unit specific incentive plans, management of recognition programs, etc.

Oversee the communication of compensation and recognition programs to ensure understanding by employees.

Partner with corporate and business unit human resources in the analysis and resolution of compensation related issues.

Ensure the capability to monitor local market trend information to ensure compensation and recognition programs are competitive and responsive to both corporate and local business unit needs.

Monitor the effectiveness of existing compensation and recognition policies, guidelines, and procedures, recommending plan revisions as needed, in support of the strategic objectives and evolving external requirements.

Stay current on compensation trends and serve as the subject matter expert and technical resource on all compensation related matters.

Ensure strong governance and compliance of all compensation programs, including governance of business unit specific variable pay programs.

Provide expert subject matter advice and involvement in support of M&A and divestiture activities.

Partner with HR Technology to properly set up compensation-related elements in SuccessFactors.

Continually searches for process improvements and efficiencies.

Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of high performing compensation professionals.

Why You’ll Love Working at Celanese

You’ll be building from a foundation instead of inheriting one and leaving a legacy.

You’ll play a crucial role in leading and developing a talented global compensation team, in a growth-oriented, values driven, incredibly fun, and collaborative environment.

You’ll be surrounded by extraordinary colleagues who care deeply about their work and team up to create a whole that is greater than the sum of their parts.

Who You Are

You’re a global compensation expert who embodies a roll-up-your-sleeves, get into the weeds, builder mentality. You’re not title oriented but down-to-earth, approachable, and enjoy strong working, collaborative partnerships.

You’re not deterred by the workload that comes with being a senior leader.

You’re driven by a commitment to success, not by the clock. The idea of punching out at 5 pm or winding down because it’s Friday is alien to you.

Success for the team is what drives and excites you.

What You’ll Bring

10+ years of compensation experience, preferably in a large multinational, publicly traded company.

5+ years of managing global compensation teams.

Proven experience in designing and managing complex compensation programs in a multinational organization.

Expert knowledge of salary planning, incentive programs, market pricing, and compensation analytics.

Working knowledge and awareness of labor laws related to pay.

Advanced consulting skills with project management experience.

Exceptional analytical, executive engagement, and presentation skills.

Experience implementing change in a dynamic, multi-business, global environment.

Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization and prioritization capability.

Superior ability to build consensus and buy in across a wide range of constituents.

Strong leadership skills with a commitment to the development of others.

Experience in administering and modeling incentive plans including coordinating accruals with Finance.

Impeccable attention-to-detail, sense of accuracy, and urgency.

Experience working with SuccessFactors preferred.

Bachelors’ Degree required; MBA or other Advance degree preferred.

Relationships

The Head of Global Compensation reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards, HR Services & Enablement.

Reporting to the Head of Global Compensation are five regional direct reports and up to ten total reports, directing compensation accountabilities in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

Peers to the Head of Global Compensation are Head of Global Benefits, Head of Analytics, Head of HR Technology, Head of Payroll, and the Manager of Executive Compensation.

Compensation, Benefits & Rewards

The company provides an attractive compensation plan consisting of a market-competitive base salary, annual incentive program, LTIP, and comprehensive benefits.

A compelling package will be constructed to attract the best candidates.

Travel

Minimal, anticipated to be less than 10%.

Relocation

Local candidates are preferred. Relocation may be considered.

Key Competencies

An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to successfully perform theessential functions of this position:

Solution Oriented Drive for Results – Motivated by success and passionate about working and achieving higher results. Persists to complete solution-oriented tasks and responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, is optimistic and tenacious all through. Operates with personal ownership and looks for ways to always improve performance.

Strategic Thinking with a Global Mindset – With a diverse mindset, formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.

People Developer – A desire to work to develop the long-term capability of others. Fostering the growth of people allows them to better meet organizational needs, to be more efficient, and gives them greater satisfaction in their job. Teaches others, inspires, and challenges others to effective performance, Leads by example and promotes fun in the workplace.

Relationship Management & Collaboration – Leverages relationships with a diverse group of people across levels and functions for work related goals. Handles disagreements and conflicts and seeks to resolve them. Understands others’ underlying concerns, emotions, and feelings. Sensitizes, educates, and creates awareness in others towards the emerging needs to leverage relationships. Shows and encourages mutual respect.

Service Orientation – Understands and anticipates the needs of internal customers. Discovers and meets customer’s underlying needs. Partner with the customer to create value for them. Tracks and anticipates market trends and patterns, conceptualizes, and customizes products and services to address and shape customer needs. Provides support and resources to their team members to serve their customers. Becomes a trusted advisor to all stakeholders.

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