Hub C&B Manager Northern Europe

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
The Compensation & Benefits function supports the business in attracting and retaining right talent in a competitive market environment. With overarching commitment to keep our “deal” competitive externally while ensuring we are consistent and equitable within the organization.
We achieve this by providing specialist knowledge and expertise to deliver C&B solutions, advice, compliance and risk mitigation to our people and the business.
Reporting to Global Head of C&B, this role will provide high-level support and advice in the areas of Compensation & Benefits, in alignment with HR strategy. You will represent the C&B Centers of Expertise and collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to provide seamless service to the business.
Your responsibilities
Develop and manage local compensation strategy as part of global compensation strategy in consultation with business.
Evaluate, research, recommend, implement and communicate total compensation strategies aligned with short and long term business goals.
Provide consultative technical expertise, advice and guidance regarding compensation matters to management teams in order to support business.
Partner with HR Business Partners to monitor and analyze issues related to compensation within the company and the external market, such as turnover, recruitment, government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices in order to forecast the impact on the organization.
Build and maintain job evaluations, structures and salary surveys to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation.
Communicate policies, practices, and guidelines effectively to all levels.
Remain current on market trends/ practices, legal/regulatory changes, labor practices and business patterns within the region with a focus on emerging economies.
Maintain and partner with talent team to provide compensation support, training and guidance.
Select and manage effective external partnerships as required to engage in the development and/or delivery of compensation and benefit plans.
Plan and manage assigned projects to ensure successful achievement of objectives, schedules and budgets.
You will be based on northern Europe, but some business travel will occur.

Your background
A Minimum of 5 years of HR experience within which at least 3 years’ experience in core C&B matters with Bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance.
A strong knowledge of C&B challenges, local labour laws, competitive benefit programs that are offered in the markets.
It is a merit if you have experience working with similar tasks from different countries as C&B differ from one country to another.
Adequate experience to be able to operate at a Group level and influence key stakeholders.
Good IT skills and the ability to manipulate data to report on trends and common themes.
Should be comfortable working within an international environment and across diverse cultures.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Willingness to travel.
Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages preferable.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? You are welcome to apply before September 11, 2020. Selection process will be handled continuously. We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions, please contact Recruiting Manager, Ron Steijn, ron.steijn@hitachi-powergrids.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 08 21, Unionen: Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19 or Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 213-28 547. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com