Global Performance and Compensation Leader

Your profileWhy us?Your missionAccumin is building a high‑performance, people‑first organisation at global scale. We’re seeking a Global Head of Performance & Compensation to design and lead the strategy, frameworks, and operating model for performance management, compensation (philosophy, structures, and processes), and global payroll consolidation. This leader will ensure pay‑for‑performance, market competitiveness, and internal equity, delivering a simple, data‑driven experience for leaders and employees worldwide—while maintaining compliance and governance across all countries.Key Responsibilities1) Performance Management StrategyDefine and implement the global performance philosophy and operating model (goal‑setting, feedback, calibration, ratings).Standardise frameworks (OKRs/MBOs, continuous feedback, 360s) and governance for comparability across countries and functions.Partner with People Analytics to set KPIs, track effectiveness, and link outcomes to rewards and talent decisions.Embed performance routines into HR systems (e.g., Personio) to reduce admin and improve adoption.2) Compensation Philosophy & Salary ReviewRefresh and operationalise Accumin’s Compensation Principles into a global framework (job architecture, pay ranges, geographic differentials, premium skills).Lead the Annual Salary Review cycle globally: timelines, budgets, eligibility, calibration, and manager communications.Own global bonus/variable remuneration design aligned with governance and compliance.Drive pay‑equity and pay‑transparency readiness in partnership with Legal/Compliance.3) Global Payroll Consolidation & OperationsBuild and execute a multi‑year plan to consolidate payroll vendors and processes, simplifying the landscape while strengthening accuracy and controls.Establish Global Payroll Governance (roles, RACI, SLAs, audit trail).Partner with HRIS and Finance to integrate master data, payroll, and compensation cycles end‑to‑end.4) Governance, Risk & ComplianceChair the Rewards & Performance governance forum; prepare materials for Executive leadership and RemCo.Maintain global standards, policies, and controls across performance, pay, and payroll; lead audits and ensure documentation readiness.5) Leadership & Change EnablementBuild and lead a small, high‑impact Global COE; coach regional People leaders for local execution and change adoption.Design manager‑friendly toolkits, communications, and training to improve decision‑making and employee trust.12‑Month Success OutcomesGlobal performance framework live across priority countries with ≥85% completion and linkage to rewards.Global job architecture & pay‑band framework approved and piloted; Annual Salary Review executed with clean audit and equity checks.Payroll consolidation roadmap signed; at least one region migrated to new global model with measurable improvements.Updated Variable Remuneration Policy embedded; governance cadence standardised.What You Bring10+ years in Global Leading Roles preferably Total Rewards/Compensation, including leadership of performance frameworks and annual pay cycles at multi‑country scale.Proven global payroll consolidation experience with strong process and controls.Expertise in job architecture, market benchmarking, equity analysis, and regulatory environments (e.g., EU pay transparency).Data‑driven operator with advanced Excel and HRIS knowledge (Personio or similar).Executive presence; strong influencing skills with C‑suite and RemCo.Experience building COEs and enabling HR business partners and line leaders through change.How We WorkGlobal, hybrid, outcomes‑focused. Expect periodic travel to key regions.Inclusive & principled. We reward performance, pursue market competitiveness, and protect internal equity—anchored in Accumin’s Compensation Principles.Application ProcessA global performance transformation you ledYour approach to pay‑equityAn example of payroll consolidation you executed (scope, countries, measurable impact)#J-18808-Ljbffr