Senior Lead, Compensation

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Kyndryl is looking to hire a strategic and dynamic Senior Lead Compensation to support our Practices and Consult businesses as well as our Core Markets and Shared Services. The Senior Lead will play a key role in supporting the evolution of our compensation programs to ensure we can attract, retain, and inspire top talent in the fast-paced technology industry. This role will be hands-on in implementing transformative compensation programs and designing efficient processes to support them. Key responsibilities include:

Role & Responsibilities:

• Execute Employee compensation strategy based on global compensation and business strategy and facilitate the global compensation programs roll-out at market/country level.

• Be a trusted partner and consult with HR Partners and senior business managers on pay decisions and related challenges and provide strategic and operational guidance and direction.

• Serve as an advocate of the Total Rewards philosophy. Own local Compensation programs to align with the corporate and market/country strategy.

• Provide analytical insights to business and leadership related to compensation and assist them in decision making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as HR Tech, CIO, Finance, Payroll, Legal, ER/LR,. to drive the execution efficiency and ensure seamless employee/manager experience.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve, digitize & automate compensation processes.

• Ensure compliance of compensation policies with local regulatory requirements

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 5 - 7 years of experience in HR preferably in Compensation with a thorough understanding of Employee Compensation.

• Proficiency in communicating complicated concepts to a broad audience.

• Familiar with Compensation Benchmarking Surveys and tools used

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. ability to write complex dynamic formulas, charts, and dashboards)

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain discretion with extremely confidential information.

• Ability to build trust-based relationships HR Partners and management.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and written communication skills

• Ability to build a story with data to support business decisions and recommendations.

• Fluent (written and spoken) in English.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $96,480 to $183,240 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience.  For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city, or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California: $106,080 to $219,840

Colorado: $86,480 to $183,240 

New York City: $115,680 to $219,840 

Washington: $106,080 to $201,480

Washington DC: $106,080 to $201,480

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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