EMEA Senior Total Rewards Specialist - Compensation & Benefits

Our CompanyWe’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.The teamThe Global Total Rewards function is currently going through a transformation towards building a best-in-class TR organization which supports five different Operating Companies of the Hitachi Digital group (HD) across the world. With this in mind, we are therefore searching for a Senior Specialist, to join our EMEA Total Rewards (TR) team.The roleYou will be focused on total rewards projects with emphasis on participating in the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive. You will provide technical and analytical support as well as subject matter advice to the business managers and HR, across multiple Operating Companies. Your job will also require analysing and manipulating complex datasets and ability to translate unstructured information into meaningful business decisions. This position requires daily contact with broader HR team as well as with Finance, Legal and management.The successful candidate in this role should enjoy highly analytical work and problem solving in a dynamic environment, with the ability to own and prioritize multiple assignments and changing priorities.Job ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive for 15 different legal entities in 4 different Operating Companies across EMEA (Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, Croatia, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal) with strong focus on compensation analysis and reporting including gender pay and pay equitySupport the preparation of internal audit on existing pay equity position for each of the 15 different legal entities. Work on identifying gaps to the legislation and planning on how the gaps will be closed. Includes the preparation of detail cost models by LE.Support the implementation of new pay transparency reporting tool, in order to meet individual employees’ requests for statements and position to peers.Total Rewards SPOC for Romania, including handling of business requests for compensation and benefits managementBuild strong, lasting relationships within Total Rewards, People and all relevant key stakeholdersHandle restructuring of employee’s Total Rewards (e.g., due to relocation) as per internal policies and programsEnsure compliance with Country legislation for all Total Rewards programs and policiesReview and update Benefits and Recognition programs, policies, procedures according to company’s requirementsRequired SkillsMinimum 5 years’ experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits in a multinational environmentProficiency in all MS-Office products required, especially Excel and PowerPointExperience with HR systems, preferably WorkDay, working knowledge of Total Rewards systems and tools is a plus.High level of proficiency in HR analytics and data interpretationStrong attention to details and a high level of accuracyAbility to handle confidential information with complete discretionStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in English required, reading, writing and speakingProactivity and sense of ownershipAbout UsWe’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.Fostering innovation through diverse perspectivesHitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.How We Look After YouWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.