ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Manager - Compensation EMEA to enhance our Global Compensation team. This role reports to the Global Director Compensation and will manage competitive and cost-effective compensation programs across the EMEA region, engaging with stakeholders, partnering with business leaders, and deploying global initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders, including the EMEA HR team and business leaders. Offer guidance on compensation matters to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide expert compensation advice to support business objectives. Collaborate with HR partners to develop and implement effective solutions, ensuring adherence to guidelines for internal moves and recruitment.
- Implement and manage compensation programs in collaboration with Corporate and local HR teams. Ensure alignment with global policies and regional requirements, including expatriate management, global compensation processes, salary ranges, sales compensation, job evaluation, and ad hoc projects. Lead regional and local compensation initiatives, such as adapting to changes in regulations.
- Lead regional learning programs related to compensation, ensuring that teams are well-informed and trained on relevant topics.
- Undertaking additional responsibilities as needed to support the Compensation department and achieve organizational goals.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. CCP certification is a plus.
- +5 years of experience in compensation management or a related HR role, preferably within a multinational manufacturing company focusing on the EMEA region.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using key compensation tools (HRIS/SAP SuccessFactors, Excel expert).
- Familiarity with EMEA compensation regulations and practices.
- Knowledge of job grading systems and market compensation surveys (e.g., WTW/Mercer).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet strict deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in English. Knowledge of German, French, and/or Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.