We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director, Strategy, Planning, & Compensation to join our dynamic team. As the HR Director, you will play a crucial role in providing business input and implementing our organization’s People’s initiatives, including executing our compensation strategies & policies. Your expertise will directly contribute to attracting, retaining, and motivating top-tier talent while ensuring the alignment and simplification of compensation practices with our company’s overall goals and values.

Human Resource Strategic Projects

• Support and lead a wide range of strategic People projects, as well as support overall HR transformation.
• Partner with Analytics Lead on review of current global workforce and assist with identification of targeted action plans related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Partner with VP, HR on improving our Talent Development & Talent Acquisition processes and reporting.
• Provide ongoing leadership for analysis, action planning, best practice sharing, and governance of action plans related to employee surveys at all levels of the business.

Compensation Strategy Development

• Collaborate with HR, VP to create and implement a comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives and develops a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talent.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive, in partnership with Global Compensation team; making recommendations to address gaps and ensure internal equity; taking lead on participation in compensation surveys across Emerson.
• Collaborate with HR teams across Emerson to review variable pay programs, including Sales Incentive structures.

Compensation Planning and Execution

• Lead the annual compensation planning process across multiple business units in coordination with World Area and HR Leaders; recommend cost structure changes and identify special budgets as required.
• Take a lead role in simplification and optimization of compensation review process, in partnership with Global & Regional Reward Leads.
• Evaluate job roles and responsibilities to establish fair and consistent salary bands and pay ranges to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness; review current salary structure / grading to ensure consistency and accuracy; partner with leaders on development and implementation of Career Ladders.
• Review and approve salary offers, promotions, and adjustments to ensure they are in line with established guidelines/principles and market standards.
• Review implementation of regional policies such as recognition awards and company car policy.
• Preparation and management of international expatriate assignments, including cost estimates, compensation proposals, assignment letters.

You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You identify and seize new opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources including compensation planning and administration.
• Experience working in global roles and matrix organizations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources leadership role.
• Human Resource experience in Talent Development, Talent Acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience in culture & change management, including HR transformation program.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to inform decision-making (including strong MS Excel skills).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• SHRM-SCP, CCP, or other relevant HR certifications are a plus.