Compensation & Benefits Manager

Electrolux Outdoor Products is a world-leading producer of forestry, park and garden products as well as of certain equipment for the construction and stone industry.The sector comprises mainly high-performance chainsaws, trimmers, clearing saws, turf-care equipment, power cutters and diamond tools.In 2004 Electrolux Outdoor Products had total sales of approximately SEK 27 billion and about 11,500 employees.

The Swedish operations are located in Huskvarna, where approximately 1700 employees work in the areas of marketing, high-technology research, product development and production.Products are marketed, sold and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide through different distribution channels such as our sales companies, independent distributors, dealers and Key Account Customers.Well-known brands are Husqvarna, Jonsered, Partner, Dimas, McCulloch and Flymo.

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Objectives
The main focus will be to pro-actively prepare, maintain and improve existing and potential new compensation & benefits programs/processes on a corporate level

The key tasks in this role include:
" Managing the Individual Position Evaluation (IPE) system for management positions.Which includes to make sure that all positions are covered as well as ensure that the quality of the evaluations is satisfactory.
" Provide/update executive total compensation analysis
" Prepare salary range analysis for comparable functional positions
" Prepare material for Remuneration Committee, (which is the body within the Board of Directors that deals with compensation issues).
" Administer Long Term Incentive (LTI) & Short Term Incentive (STI) policies/programs/processes
" Administer pension agreements for Sweden
" Administer Global Expatriate Policy (GEP) & external contacts and service providers
" Establish network with internal HR leaders
" Establish network with external compensation professionals.

Reporting to
Lars Wors e-Petersen, Global Head of HR - Husqvarna

Competencies needed
" Dynamic personality with strong execution focus
" High level of analytical skills
" High level of computer skills
" Excellent communication and presentations skills
" Ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured and disciplined way
" High level of confidentiality and integrity
" A truly team player through people and leadership skills
" Minimum 5 years of post graduate experience in the compensation & benefits practice of an international consultancy, preferably in combination with 3-5 years of relevant experience in the corporate world.

Development opportunities
This position gives you an opportunity to work with many different issues in a successful company that is in the phase consolidating its business.Being a member of the Husqvarna HR team provides excellent experience and a great platform for different career opportunities in an international environment.

Languages
English, Swedish

Location
Stockholm/Jönköping

More information

If you are interested in this position and you fulfill the requirements above, please go to our homepage www.husqvarna.com and apply via the "ANSÖK ONLINE"-button.Last application date is January 31, 2006.