Head of Performance & Reward, Europe (location any major European city)

Head of Performance & Reward, Europe (location any major European city)

The purpose of this role:

Implement and drive the use of KONE reward, recognition and performance management policies, guidelines, processes, systems and practices throughout the Area so that outcomes meet current and future business needs, engage and motivate employees and are consistent with KONE’s desired internal and external market position. Design and develop Area level reward strategy, policies and guidelines that are aligned with KONE level philosophy, strategy and frameworks and meet the Area specific needs.

The former incumbent was promoted and will be able to support during your first months at KONE, a professional onboarding can be guaranteed. You will report to our SVP, Performance and Reward.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and People & Communications (P&C) leaders and local P&R teams in the Area to implement and maintain KONE's global grading, salary management, incentive, performance management and global mobility policies, processes and systems so they meet KONE's objectives with regards to internal equity, external market competitiveness and driving employee engagement and productivity.
• Provide strategic and consultative expertise using data driven insights to support P&C teams and business leaders to optimize and enhance the performance and reward offering. Coach business leaders on P&R specific topics.
• Guide and support local P&R professionals to ensure that local compensation plans, sales and operative incentives, recognition, employee benefit, retirement and well-being approaches are aligned with KONE’s total reward and performance management philosophies and concepts, and comply with all relevant regulations, laws and employment standards.
• Drive the KONE annual P&R processes in the Area. Collaborate with the Global P&R team and HR Services to ensure annual programs are designed and delivered successfully.
• Work with Global Mobility team and P&C teams in the Area to ensure all International Assignees and other cross-border employees in the Area are supported appropriately.
• Provide support to Area P&C Head and Area EVP on grading and reward proposals for the Area Management team members.
• Lead a team of Local P&R Professionals.
• Contribute to the development of global reward, recognition and performance management policies, guidelines and processes, ensuring local business needs and employee market trends and insights are included.
• Lead Area level Performance and Reward projects and participate and contribute to global Performance and Reward Projects.
• A member of the KONE Performance and Reward Management Team and Area People & Communications Leadership Team.

Skills and competencies

• M.Sc. or Bachelor degree
• At least 10 years of HR experience, preferably in multinational company
• Substantial experience in reward or compensation role
• Experience and knowledge of compensation and reward practices within Europe
• Knowledge on benefit, retirement, well-being and flexible working practices in the Area
• Experience developing and designing compensation and reward programs and policies
• Knowledge on global mobility programs
• Experience in working with global external service providers
• Proven track record of successful roles in multi-cultural business environment
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Hands-on project management and change management experience
• Fluency of English

We offer

By joining our European Performance & Rewards team, you will get into a fully global environment with a real purpose. We have a relaxed atmosphere where respect for the individual is of high importance. We emphasize working together in teams and understand that proper work-life balance is important to deliver results in the long run.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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