Senior Executive Compensation Specialist

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

Serve as the central coordinator for senior management compensation processes across the group, partnering with HR Business Partners and leadership to ensure consistent understanding and efficient delivery of executive reward frameworks adhering to the internal governance process.

Own end-to-end compensation reporting and compliance requirements across all employee populations, establishing robust control mechanisms and comprehensive documentation standards that meet both internal and external stakeholder requirements. Drive the evolution of reporting capabilities to align with highest market standards and regulatory expectations. In partnership with Data and Analytics function, develop a C&B analytics framework to measure program effectiveness (incl. ROI-focused investment analysis).

Key Responsibilities

Senior Management Compensation Management

• Lead end-to-end senior management compensation processes for senior management population, including job evaluations and package design.
• Direct executive compensation governance through bi-weekly Business Process review workflow management and documentation standards.
• Maintain executive templates and contract standards in partnership with Legal.
• Support Global HR BPs with senior manager package components and governance requirements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop strategic compensation analytics and reporting in partnership with HR Operations and Data Analytics teams.
• Drive compensation metrics and budget tracking to support executive compensation decisions.
• Partner with HR Operations to deliver mandatory compensation disclosures and executive dashboards.

Compliance & Controls

• Establish compensation control frameworks in partnership with Legal, Finance, and Audit teams.
• Ensure data integrity and documentation standards for all compensation processes and audits.

Additional Accountabilities

• Participate in Group-wide C&B project initiatives
• Ensure effective communications, balancing technical and emotional aspects of rewards.
• Drive innovative communication approaches using modern tools and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Compensation & Benefits
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
• Proficient usage of Workday
• Strong excel and data analytical skills and thinking
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies (ideally Mercer job evaluation)
• Project management expertise
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Additional information 

Our efforts to become a really good place to work: 

• Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere 

• Possibilities to learn and grow 

• High quality office environment 

• Possibility of working from home  

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.