Global Compensation Manager (Part-time)

Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world. 

Job Description

About the Role

Join our Global Compensation team to drive innovative reward solutions across Syngenta Group. This role combines strategic program design with hands-on implementation, focusing on recognition and short-term incentive programs while leveraging cutting-edge technology including AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of global recognition programs
• Manage global Short-Term Incentive (STI) plans, including project coordination and execution
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and HR Operations to ensure program effectiveness
• Support compensation colleagues globally on program implementation
• Drive innovation through AI integration in reward programs
• Contribute to global compensation frameworks and policies
• Provide analytical support and insights for reward programs
• Design and implement reward communications and training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of total experience with 5+ years in Compensation & Benefits
• Advanced Excel skills and data analytics capabilities
• Project management experience in a global environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, or related field
• Fluent English skills
• Deep expertise in recognition programs and short-term incentive design is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI applications in reward programs
• Knowledge of Workday
• Ideally international project experience
• Ideally experience in a matrix organization.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Strategic role in a global organization
• Part-time position (50%)
• Opportunity to shape innovative reward programs
• International working environment
• Career development opportunities.

Working Relationships

• Reports to: Head of Global Compensation
• Key stakeholders: HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal
• Team context: Part of global Compensation Center of Expertise.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.