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Head of Global People Operations & Total Rewards

Job Title

Head of Global People Operations & Total Rewards

Summary

The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) is growing! We are seeking a Head of Global People Operations and Total Rewards to directly impact our fun, engaging and growing Pokémon team. As the Head of Global People Operations and Total Rewards, you will be responsible for the overall global strategy; aligned with the industry and execution of compensation and benefits services, HR technology and systems, data analytics, compliance, Executive Compensation, overall Compensation, Wellness & Benefits and employee recognition programs. You’ll be an integral part of the People Leadership Team working in close partnership to continually improve and develop these strategies.

Your understanding of our business will be essential to being a thought leader on strategic compensation and Global People Operations. It will be your role to balance long-term planning with the ability to create practical, scalable and actionable plans that are understood by all stakeholders. You will evolve TCPI’s Total Rewards and Global People Operations function and lead a team of high-achieving individuals. This will require you to think big, use data to guide your work, be comfortable challenging convention, and in some cases reinvent how work is done.

What You’ll Do

• Provide deep expertise in overall People Operations: total benefits and rewards, compensation approaches and solutions, discretionary bonus program, executive compensation and benefits, shared services, HR technology and systems, data analytics, and policies/compliance.
• Proactively manage and create strong partnerships with benefits and providers, including rate renewal negotiations, claims handling, market surveys, open enrollment communication and meetings.
• Ensure employee recognition programs drive engagement and align with our culture.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the company’s compensation philosophy and salary administration, structure, and systems; partner effectively with payroll team.
• Flawlessly manage our compensation practices around key touch points, such as new hire offers, promotions, discretionary bonus, merit increases and annual market adjustments.
• Lead the development, communication and effective implementation of People policies as needed.
• Manage our immigration and mobility practices and external vendor partners to support our efforts to attract and retain top talent.
• Provide guidance and timely follow-up to employee and manager inquiries.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the People operations function including future HRIS management, policies, procedures and company compliance.
• Provide information and insight via reporting and analytics.
• Proactively stay abreast of changing laws and regulations to ensure company compliance with the laws where we do business and expand our business.
• Working side by side with our people on a variety of total rewards and people operations related areas. As a core part of this hands-on work, this role will implement programs to support the People team, including compensation, long term incentives, immigration, and compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 12+ years’ experience operating as the leader of overall people operations and total rewards.
• An advanced degree or related experience (bachelor’s degree minimally required).
• Demonstrable expertise in the following areas: total rewards, shared services, HR systems, benefits, expatriate programs and requirements, and overall People operations.
• Experience defining compensation and benefits in multiple countries (US, UK, Ireland and potentially others) around the globe.
• You have a deep passion for compensation strategy, planning, design, and implementation.
• You are an exceptional leader of others.
• You have collaborated with business leaders to create value and lasting change.
• You’re capable of flying high and being a strategic player in one breath and getting into the work with a strong detail-orientation.
• You thrive in high-volume, fast-paced and feedback driven environments.
• Cross-functional communication comes naturally to you.
• You’re highly self-motivated and energetic in your work
• You Champion and embody the TPCI culture, mission and values.

How You Will Be Successful

• Collaborative: Develops, maintains, communicates, and strengthens partnerships with others inside and outside the organization to achieve goals and positive results.
• Brand Ambassador: Embodies TPCi’s values and represents the brand positively. Connects and engages with others about the brand and promotes brand awareness.
• Excellence (Quality): Maintains and promotes high standards, seeking ways to improve products and services, encouraging others to do the same, resulting in quality deliverables.
• Strategic Agility: Possesses broad knowledge and perspective. Able to see ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Action Oriented: Seizes opportunities, takes on tough challenges and drives ideas and plans forward with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Able to pivot to solution focus and inspires others to do the same.
• Organizational Awareness: Leverages knowledge of the culture, structure and workflow of the organization to solve problems and accomplish goals.
• Business Insights: Applies knowledge of the business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Leads Change: Leads and champions transformative actions that will move an individual, team and organization forward.
• Professional Expertise: Possesses the functional and technical knowledge, understanding, and expertise required to carry out work effectively.

What to Expect

• Competitive salary packages and bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Commuter and wellness benefits
• Relocation for our candidate
• And so much more…

We offer a professional, fun and creative work environment. While we maintain a good balance between work and life, additional hours may be required at peak times or for specific initiatives. Travel between office locations internationally may be required on occasion, up to 20%.

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.