Head of Total Rewards

Job Description

Join the Team Making Possibilities Happen

If you’ve ever used an ATM, paid a bill through your phone, sent money to a friend or shopped online, chances are your transaction was safeguarded and processed using our software. Now it’s your turn to serve the payment needs of organizations and people the world over.

Job Summary:

The Head of Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits) will be responsible for providing thought leadership, strategic direction, tactical/operational management by overseeing and directing the design, development, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation, executive compensation, incentive compensation, benefits, reward, recognition, and wellness programs that are aligned with ACI's operating objectives and long-term strategic goals and to optimize ACI’s overall compensation spend.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, design and implement new and revised Total Rewards Programs (compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures) to be responsive to goals, strategies and competitive practices. 
• Create stronger engagement within our 1ACI culture with our rewards programs; identify tools to benchmark and innovate reward practices and recommend changes to overall total reward structures.
• Partner closely, communicate proactively, and provide consulting expertise to the Human Resources team regarding all Total Rewards matters (administration, programs, and policies) to maintain the organization's ability to attract, retain and motivate top talent.
• Proactively communicate programs to key stakeholders, devising program strategy to train managers to understand Total Rewards strategies.  Lead the annual compensation review processes.
• Analyze, review and assess the effectiveness of Total Rewards programs to ensure objectives are being met and recommend/implement changes as appropriate, such as opportunities to consolidate, eliminate and/or develop new or revised compensation policies and programs to support competitive market practice.
• Interfaces with key external 3rd party vendors (i.e. health providers, insurance carriers, etc.) to ensure programs are appropriately administered.  Resolve issues as appropriate.
• Design and manage company health care and wellness programs in a manner that educates and promotes effective health care management, wellness, and influences behavior to ensure efficient and cost effective program design, administration, and utilization
• Responsible for gathering and preparing data and/or reports (compensation, benefits or policy changes) for Board meetings, executive management.
• Improve communication/education on all Human Resources and Total Rewards matters and streamline/automate administration. Drive process and systems improvements for on-going excellence and effective administration.
• Remain current on industry compensation and benefits practices and changing legal issues, assessing and communicating potential impact on the business, along with providing recommendations/solutions to address any concerns. Oversee market research/analysis to determine or support changes in current pay plans/programs to remain competitive in our markets and ensure internal consistency.
• Lead and coordinate development, review, and administration of short-term and long-term variable compensation programs and administration of base salary programs (i.e., job analysis, job evaluation, merit and promotions) to ensure base compensation is determined fairly and consistently based on valid job information and application of accepted methodologies and individual performance in accordance with Company policy and procedure
• Monitor activities to stay within established budget, working closely with Finance to forecast and monitor budget related to compensation, benefits, and policy programs.
• The role also works with the CHRO and the Compensation and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees in their oversight and governance obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand and adhere to all corporate policies to include but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the job:

• 15+ years progressively experience leading and managing Total Rewards teams in mid-to-large sized global companies. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ compensation experience the global software industry.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed for the job:

• Certified Professional and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and reporting skills, must be highly data-driven.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and analyze problems, collect date establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and develop creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employee groups, including executive management.
• Ability to foster a team environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local regulatory laws.
• Proficient in use of Human Resources information system(s) and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze summarize and effectively present data.
  
  

Benefits: In return for your expertise, we offer growth, opportunity, and a competitive compensation and benefits package in a casual work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the world of electronic payments? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com Job ID (Requisition #10498)

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally

About Us

ACI Worldwide is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software . Our proven, secure and scalable software solutions enable leading corporations, fintechs and financial disruptors to process and manage digital payments , power omni-commerce payments , present and process bill payments , and manage fraud and risk . We combine our global footprint with a local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.