Global Executive Compensation Lead

5 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

**Make an impact with NTT DATA**
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

**Your day at NTT DATA**

We’re inviting passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join our Global Performance & Rewards team—a unique and exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a real impact on our newly unified organization.

With a global mindset and a bold ambition to be a catalyst for growth, innovation, and transformation, we’re empowering our people—and our business—to reach their full potential. Through strategic performance & development, meaningful recognition, and impactful rewards, we’re creating an environment where excellence is nurtured, engagement thrives, and success is shared across borders.

We believe some of the most impactful changes come from within. That’s why we’re excited to invite internal talent to step into this opportunity - because we know the strength of our organization lies in incredible people who are already part of it.

If you're inspired by the idea of shaping the future of work, we’d like to meet you.

**What you'll be doing**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Program Design & Strategy
- Provide data needed to design and implement executive compensation programs that align with business strategy, drive performance, and support talent objectives.
- Conduct executive benchmarking and pay-for-performance analyses using external data sources (e.g., Radford, Mercer, etc..) to inform program design and ensure competitiveness.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to design and approve compensation plans.
- Evaluate executive job levels, titles, and compensation to ensure internal equity and market alignment.
- Leadership Communications & Buy-In
- Create and have the ability to present clear, data-driven materials to senior leadership that support decision-making and drive alignment on executive compensation proposals.
- Draft talking points, executive summaries, and FAQs to use in conversations with executives.
- Translate complex compensation topics into clear, business-oriented language that enables informed discussion and buy-in.
- Support the development of any relevant materials and related tables, charts and exhibits.
- Manage executive compensation-related communications and disclosures.
- Governance & Compliance
- Manage governance in support of executive compensation
- Prepare high-quality materials and documentation for approval meetings.
- Maintain strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and governance best practices.
- Executive Data & Record Management
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of executive employment terms, compensation arrangements, and contracts.
- Create and manage executive summaries of employment terms and changes for internal reference and compliance tracking.
- Partner with Legal, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate and secure management of sensitive executive data.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a key point of contact for executive compensation matters, working closely with People & Culture Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and others.
- Manage ad hoc analyses, special projects, and confidential initiatives as needed.

**Experience, Qualifications & Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- preferred.
- Minimum of 5- 7 years of experience in compensation with significant exposure to executive compensation, benchmarking & governance.
- Strong knowledge of compensation practices, regulations, and market trends.
- Fluency in compensation modeling and analysis.
- Proven ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in compensation tools & benchmarks
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence & gain credibility at the Global executive level
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Highly detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage sensitive data with discretion
- High level of integrity and confidentiality

**Workplace type**:
Hybrid Working

**About NTT DATA**

**Equal Opportunity Employer



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