Title: Sr. Manager, Compensation Business Partner

Requisition ID: 69421

Date: Apr 14, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Human Resources

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Global Compensation is a compensation business partner role that is aligned to an operating unit(s) or function(s) within West. Individuals in this position support the overall Enterprise structure as the main point of contact for all matters related to compensation programs. The individual in this role will support HR Business Partners and the organization to enhance our ability to attract, engage and retain team members with a cost consciousness focus, while ensuring alignment with our Total Rewards philosophy, best practices, business strategies, and financial objectives. Programs include job leveling and pricing of roles, leading the annual compensation planning for the client group, managing and supporting incentive plan assignment and communication, along with deployment of corporate driven plans. This role will work closely with H&R and business leaders, Finance and IT to deliver on objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of HR Total Rewards, you will contribute to the overall strategy, design, integration, communication and execution of all elements of Compensation
Support business HR and Leaders with all matters related to Compensation, while working with Finance and IT to facilitate that delivery
Monitor the effectiveness of compensation programs and assess against local markets and recommend plan revisions as needed
Lead annual compensation planning for the client group
Participate in the planning and set-up of annual compensation planning to ensure business representation in the process
Subject matter expert for client group matters pertaining to executive compensation, sales compensation, broad based compensation (salaried + hourly)
Develop and lead HR and team member education regarding compensation
Maintains a working knowledge of legislation that may affect compensation policies, including regulatory pay transparency and pay equity practices
May have people management responsibilities (1 - 2 individuals)
Assist and guide annual salary survey participation, analyze results and be an active participant in the development and deployment of related West HR systems and processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field required

Work Experience

Minimum 10 years Compensation or Human Resources required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to achieve results in a matrixed relationship by influencing peers and non-peers alike
Ability to think creatively and strategically to align compensation goals to the needs of the business
Must have effective decision-making/critical thinking skills and be creative and results-oriented
Strong change management experience required
Excellence in customer focus: Ability to collaborate, consult and partner with HR and business leaders, act with a sense of urgency and produce result
Demonstrated executive presence and presentation skills, both written and oral, are required
Demonstrated ability to support concurrent work assignments, with capability to balance and prioritize critical actions
Ability to apply global business acumen and mindset to solve complex business problems
Advanced level MS Office skills are required
Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times

License and Certifications

Human Resources\Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Additional Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

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Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 