Senior Director Global Benefits

Location:

Akron, Ohio, United States, 44316

Company: Goodyear

Requisition ID: 121583
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

Goodyear. More Driven.

The Senior Director Global Benefits will drive the organization's global benefits strategy (includes leading the design, implementation, communication and administration of the benefits programs that are aligned with business objectives). This role is the primary support for the Americas region, but also includes global responsibility for all benefit programs in terms of philosophy, strategy, governance and compliance.

This role will analyze Goodyear’s benefit programs on an on-going basis relative to market position, internal equity, compliance and union negotiations and will serve as the key benefits advisor to senior leaders globally.

The Senior Director Global Benefits will develop supportive communication programs ensuring that management and human resources acquire a thorough understanding of sound benefits practices/programs. This leader will analyze/review outside benefits programs to ensure competitive market positioning, as well as market-aligned policies and administration in addition to managing policies/plans to ensure consistency with administration practices.

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

•In partnership with VPTotal Rewards and business leaders, translate business strategy into scalable and meaningful benefits strategies that are effective in attracting, rewarding, and retaining key talent.

•Define, develop, and communicate the benefits philosophy, vision, and strategy to support short- and long-term goals.

•Lead the design, implementation, administration and governance of all benefits programs globally.

•Provides exceptional customer service with solution-oriented mindset.

•Collaborate with HR on various compensation topics, including preparation of individual associate benefits.

•Utilize market-based benefits data to build creative solutions, ensuring that Goodyear retains a competitive benefits position in the marketplace.

•Lead, develop, and coach benefits team to design, deliver and sustain global solutions.

•Manage the benefit team and the day-to-day planning/implementation of administrative processes, team development, and succession planning.

KEY EXPERIENCE

•Bachelors Degree is required; Masters Degree is preferred

•10 or more years of experience in Benefits and Compensation in a large organization

•Broad business / functional experience working in multiple businesses/functions/roles, both with direct & indirect authority

•Breadth of roles include setting global strategy and driving operational execution/results; including experience with union negotiations and building business cases

•Strong experience with benchmarking benefit policies/practices

•Strong external network to gather and exchange ideas/information and act as a sounding board for new and/or innovative ideas

•General compensation experience

•Excellent organizational skills and ability

KEY SKILLS

•Ability to develop materials and present ideas/recommendations at all levels within the organization in order to gain approval of programs/process changes

•Influence with Impact; Builds relationships with and influences senior leaders; Demonstrated success leading through influence and impact decisions

•Ability to analyze data using statistical methods/techniques/best practices with an innovative mindset

•Strategic thinking; Articulates a compelling vision, energizes others and shows them how they connect to it. Able to make difficult decisions that balance short-term results with longer-term strategy

•Compensation knowledge

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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