Senior Performance & Reward Specialist

Senior Performance & Rewards Specialist - Chennai (Hybrid Role)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Role: Global Performance & Reward Senior Specialist

Location: Chennai

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
 

We are looking for...

• Candidates  to join our growing team in Chennai, in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be part of the Performance and Reward CoE ,‘Center of Excellence’,  working with CoE colleagues in Europe and the US supporting diverse and exciting Global HR reward programmes and projects.

• This is a great opportunity to become part of an amazing team and to work with a global industry-leading organization with over 40,000 employees across 50+ countries as we partner with the key stakeholders to resolve reward issues using strategic approaches, while leveraging technology wherever possible.

• The role has an international remit and offers the right candidate the opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure as they develop professionally in a supportive environment

Expectation:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience as a Reward/Compensation Specialist with a solid understanding of reward practices

• Experience with Workday and/or PowerBI, advantageous..

• Suitable academic qualifications at Professional, Degree or Masters level.

• Self-starter with proven ability to work on own initiative / independently and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Demonstrates strong work ethic and drive, is adaptable & strong at working under pressure to a high standard in a dynamic business.

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills

• Results orientated & practical with unstructured problem solving and decision making/strategic thinking expertise.

• Analytical with strong data analysis/excel acumen.

• Excellent communicator and should possess strong facilitation and vendor/stakeholder management skills. Experience working with senior and executive leaders an advantage.

• Experience developing, documenting, improving, and streamlining processes and controls.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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