Location: Charleston,SC, USA
VP, Global Total Rewards
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At Blackbaud, we are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation, benefits, and user-friendly technology. These solutions support their well-being and optimize their total rewards experience. Our comprehensive total rewards solutions are designed to attract, retain, and motivate top talent across the globe. We continuously benchmark our offerings to ensure they are competitive and aligned with the industry's best practices, ensuring our employees feel valued in order to achieve their best. By leveraging technology, we streamline our processes and enhance employee experience, making it easier for our team members to access the resources they need, no matter where they are in the world.
The People & Culture (HR) team is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented VP of Global Total Rewards to join our strong and collaborative leadership team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering innovative compensation and benefits solutions that align with our global business goals. You'll bring a deep curiosity for market trends and best practices, using data-driven insights to shape strategies that attract, engage, and retain talent. The VP, Global Total Rewards will provide oversight and leadership to the Compensation & Commissions Management, Benefits, Payroll, and HR Operations/HRIS teams to align rewards strategies, processes, and operations with business objectives.
What You'll Do:
• Lead, develop, and implement innovative total rewards and recognition strategies as a key member of the People and Culture Senior Leadership Team, driving an unparalleled employee experience.
• Leverage the expertise of a high-caliber team, including the Compensation & Sales Operations Manager, Director of Benefits, Director of HRIS, and Payroll Manager, while strategically utilizing data analytics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness of total rewards programs.
• Drive employee satisfaction and retention through educational initiatives and strategic communication to our company that promote the effectiveness of rewards programs.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, including as a member of the Global Management Team, influencing key decisions and driving organizational success.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team, guiding others to recognize and appreciate the importance of taking on greater responsibilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams within the global People and Culture team, including HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Development teams, to build processes and systems that attract, retain, and develop current and future employees.
• Collaborate with peers across the organization to develop compensation strategies and plans that align with business results. Strategic alignment with sales leaders and other client-focused roles will be crucial for success.
• Act as the company's subject matter expert in all compensation areas, including a high degree of knowledge and experience in benefits and HRIS.
• Demonstrate a strong results orientation with exceptional project management and organizational skills, effectively managing multiple priorities and translating business strategies into actionable people strategies.
• Proactively monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain compliance and ensure the competitiveness of total rewards programs.
• Promote effective internal communication, employee satisfaction, ensure compliance with legal and company code of conduct, maintain safety and security, and support effective labor relations processes.
What You'll Bring:
• Extensive expertise across multiple Total Rewards disciplines, including Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS, supporting both employee and business initiatives, typically acquired through over 15 years of directly related experience.
• Proven expertise in designing, analyzing, and administering sales commission plans.
• Experience in additional People and Culture disciplines, such as HRBP and Talent Acquisition, is a plus.
• Innovative and strategic thinker in the design and implementation of total rewards solutions.
• Proven ability to articulate a clear vision and lead the organization and Total Rewards team.
• Established experience in influencing significant change and making decisions critical to overall business success.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing the financial aspects of compensation, benefits, and HRIS, including budgeting, cost analysis, and financial planning.
• Global success in previous roles spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Proven leadership in identifying individual strengths, weaknesses, and potential, understanding the skills necessary for specific roles, and excelling in hiring top performers.
• Consistently upholds strong values, communicates transparently, and maintains confidentiality while being truthful and direct.
• Business experience in the Tech/SaaS industry is preferred.
• Experience interacting with the organization's Board of Directors is a plus.
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