Overview ... At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. The Opportunity ... The Total Rewards, Senior Specialist reports to the Senior Director Global Compensation and plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing global compensation and benefits programs that support our global talent strategy. This role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant total rewards practices across regions, while driving operational excellence and data-informed decision-making. Lead the design and development of global compensation and benefits programs. These programs may include; salary administration; short-term and sales incentive plans; long-term incentive plans, employee benefits (e.g., health insurance, vehicles, perquisites); salary packaging; retirement and cross border employee relocation and management. Responsible for the Career Framework and Job Catalogue in Workday ensuring HR, managers and employees are educated and aware of design, philosophy and process. Ensure HR governance is in place to equity and consistency. Conduct global market research and benchmarking studies to evaluate competitiveness and recommend adjustments to global and regional compensation and benefits strategies. Including pay equity and pay transparency studies. Use external market data, reviews and updates the global salary scales on an annual basis according to the global compensation philosophy. Communicate the outcome of the review to HR Managers and ensure Workday is up to date. Help design and implement new global C&B operational processes in Workday. In particular, help implement the new Career Framework and the Advanced Compensation salary planning tool. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership to communicate total rewards strategies, provide guidance on compensation decisions, and support change management efforts. Requirements for the role Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Prior experience working in HR, including in a compensation and benefits specialist role. Knowledge of the annual compensation and benefits operations cycle, applicable legislation, government regulations and standard company compensation and benefits policies and practices. Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP). And ability to use advanced excel functions to develop comprehensive analysis and proposals for remuneration. Knowledge of principles and procedures for compensation and benefits management Align global compensation and benefits programs taking local regulatory requirements into consideration. You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Travel & Location This is a remote position with preference of the Chicago region to work in the Chicago office two days per week #LI-Remote #LI-KF1 Why work at JBT ... We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. The Total Rewards, Senior Specialist reports to the Senior Director Global Compensation and plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing global compensation and benefits programs that support our global talent strategy. This role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant total rewards practices across regions, while driving operational excellence and data-informed decision-making. Lead the design and development of global compensation and benefits programs. These programs may include; salary administration; short-term and sales incentive plans; long-term incentive plans, employee benefits (e.g., health insurance, vehicles, perquisites); salary packaging; retirement and cross border employee relocation and management. Responsible for the Career Framework and Job Catalogue in Workday ensuring HR, managers and employees are educated and aware of design, philosophy and process. Ensure HR governance is in place to equity and consistency. Conduct global market research and benchmarking studies to evaluate competitiveness and recommend adjustments to global and regional compensation and benefits strategies. Including pay equity and pay transparency studies. Use external market data, reviews and updates the global salary scales on an annual basis according to the global compensation philosophy. Communicate the outcome of the review to HR Managers and ensure Workday is up to date. Help design and implement new global C&B operational processes in Workday. In particular, help implement the new Career Framework and the Advanced Compensation salary planning tool. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership to communicate total rewards strategies, provide guidance on compensation decisions, and support change management efforts. Requirements for the role Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Prior experience working in HR, including in a compensation and benefits specialist role. Knowledge of the annual compensation and benefits operations cycle, applicable legislation, government regulations and standard company compensation and benefits policies and practices. Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP). And ability to use advanced excel functions to develop comprehensive analysis and proposals for remuneration. Knowledge of principles and procedures for compensation and benefits management Align global compensation and benefits programs taking local regulatory requirements into consideration. You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Travel & Location This is a remote position with preference of the Chicago region to work in the Chicago office two days per week #LI-Remote #LI-KF1