Position Summary

The International C&B team at Discovery are responsible for the design and management of Compensation & Benefit plans and programmes for nearly 5,000 employees in 32 countries. Our goal is to drive engagement and position Discovery as a destination employer by supporting the attraction and retention of Talent, through a competitive reward offering that supports the welfare and wellbeing of employees.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for C&B for the Nordic & Southern Europe countries within EMEA and Digital.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead C&B contact for the allocated client group, operating as a proactive partner for HR Business Partners and business leadership.
• Develop and review C&B plans, policies and processes, making recommendations and managing the implementation of change and/or new initiatives.
• Manage compensation for the client group through providing expert compensation guidance and carrying out executive benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Drive HRM self-sufficiency through use of salary ranges and compensation tools
• Ensure the successful design and delivery of global and regional compensation plans including recognition, bonus and sales incentive plans.
• Manage relationship with local benefit brokers, oversee annual benefit plan renewals and carry out regular market reviews to ensure offering is compliant, market competitive and cost effective.
• Ensure communications about C&B plans are effective and engaging to maximise impact.
• Ensure benefit plans meet employee needs and that Discovery keeps up to date with latest developments in employee wellbeing and engagement.

• Develop a strong network with entertainment/media industry contacts providing insight into organization design, commission plan information, and job information.
• Key contributor on the implementation of Compensation & Benefits for a new Global HR System (SuccessFactors)

Requirements

• Strong experience of International compensation & benefits management, including the design and implementation of new plans and governance of existing plans.
• Proven track record effectively delivering projects using sound project management techniques.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to design processes and operating practices that minimise risk and drive efficiency.
• Ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders with the ability to effectively influence others and manage conflict.
• Pro-active approach to identifying new C&B projects and initiatives to implement the strategy and goals of the team.
• Strong communication skills that engage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently, prioritising and delegating effectively.
• A global mindset that fosters creativity within the team.