Opportunity
The VP-Total Rewards will be a key member of Kohler’s HR Leadership Team and report to the Chief Human Resource Officer. This position will be responsible for the global development, implementation, communication, and administration of Kohler’s compensation, benefits, payroll, wellness, mobility, and recognition programs that will enable the company to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive total rewards experience including building programs from the ground up. They will drive innovation in our rewards strategy while leading communications around the value of our total rewards. They are a “strategic thinker,” have a strong executive presence and will work cross functionally with various levels of associates and leadership.  They will ensure all the company’s reward programs are competitive, sustainable, scalable, compliant, and have an impact on the long and short-term performance of the organization in all the markets in which Kohler employs.
Responsibilities
Develop and continually advance through strategic and operational leadership the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of the company’s global benefits programs including health, welfare, wellness, and retirement, aligning with Kohler’s business strategy. Lead HR teams in the communication, education and marketing of the benefits, compensation and recognition programs as part of Kohler’s Total Rewards platform. Lead the development of training and education programs designed to communicate all Total Reward programs to build transparency and trust amongst associates.  Develop, implement and govern Kohler’s global career framework (job architecture) in partnership with the Talent COE. Lead the globalization of the Payroll function at Kohler. Partner with senior leadership and HR business partners to understand business needs and define and develop the Total Rewards philosophy, vision, and strategy. Effectively incorporate into plan designs the support of short- and long-term business objectives. Ensure optimization of current total reward programs and the right mix of offerings are available to attract and retain an innovative, high caliber and diverse workforce. Build an appropriate benefits strategy for the company. Define the benefits offerings and designs for the future, addressing the type and level of benefits Kohler should provide considering competitive standards, cost, liability, regulatory compliance, and associate interests. Provide leadership in the design and administration of compensation programs and processes, including base pay, merit, long term incentives, compensation planning, and market analysis with a focus on continuous improvement. Provide executive compensation guidance by creating compelling compensation offers to secure top management/executive talent and participate as a member of the key executive annual planning process. Prepare and review long-term incentive recommendations with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Prepare Total Rewards updates for executive leadership, Board of Directors and Compensation Committee. Develop materials for Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Provide strategic direction, functional expertise and support to HR, business leaders and executives regarding HR policy, decisions, and interpretation.  Work in partnership with other centers of excellence to provide counsel to the business when developing offer proposals, utilizing external market data and internal compensation analysis tools. Partner with the HR IT Leader on the strategy and implementation of Workday and the overall technology platform and the utilization of tools, data and analytics to support the business. Lead M&A activity as it related to total rewards assessment, strategy and implementation. Develop and participate in compensation/benefits surveys to gain an understanding of market trends and changing conditions. Assess findings and impact on the company. Champion the audit of Total Rewards programs through partnership with the compliance function that reviews company policies and procedures for accuracy and adherence to state and local laws. Ensure global compliance with all applicable benefits, labor and tax laws and regulations. Identify and provide strategic direction and leadership to ongoing Global Shared Services (HR) projects and initiatives and periodically evaluate service operations.
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