Manager-Rewards and Recogniton

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Assistant Director - Total Rewards Rank

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career experience as a Total Rewards professional in a high-growth organization, we have a role here. In EY GDS we value wellbeing, curiosity and agility as an individual. We create teams of inspiring, teaming and belonging. We care for our business, society and client. Our purpose is building a better working world. Does that resonate with you? We look forward to working with you.

The opportunity

The Assistant Director – Recognition will be responsible for the end-to-end management, governance and continuous evolution of recognition programs across GDS locations. The role will combine strategic program ownership with strong operational governance to ensure recognition programs are effectively designed, delivered, governed and continuously improved.

The role will partner closely with Total Rewards, Talent, business leadership, Finance, Payroll, Technology, Procurement, Risk and other stakeholders across GDS locations to deliver a consistent, compliant and positive employee experience, while accommodating applicable local requirements and practices.

The incumbent will also play a key role in advancing the recognition agenda through technology transformation, automation, analytics, employee engagement and change management , while ensuring fiscal discipline and effective utilization of program budgets.

Your key responsibilities

• Recognition Operations: Own end-to-end administration and seamless delivery of recognition programs, ensuring timely and effective execution across applicable GDS locations. • Tool & Technology Management: Manage recognition platforms, including enhancements, testing, issue resolution and adoption, while identifying opportunities for automation and improved user experience. • Campaigns & Engagement: Design and execute recognition campaigns to increase awareness, participation and engagement, helping strengthen a culture of timely and meaningful appreciation. • Policy & Governance: Manage recognition policies, program guidelines, process controls and periodic updates, ensuring appropriate governance and consistency across programs. • Budget Governance: Oversee recognition budgets, utilization and forecasting, monitor adherence to approved allocations, and provide relevant updates and insights to stakeholders. • Payroll Coordination: Partner with Payroll and relevant teams to enable accurate and timely processing of monetary awards, including required validations and reconciliations. • Dashboards & Analytics: Manage recognition dashboards and develop actionable insights on program coverage, participation, trends, budget utilization and overall program effectiveness. • Benefits Support: Support benefits-related programs and initiatives, working with relevant stakeholders on program administration, employee communications, issue resolution and process enhancements. • Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with business leaders, Talent, Finance, Payroll, Technology and GDS location teams to ensure effective execution and resolution of program-related requirements. • Cross-location Program Support: Support recognition programs and related initiatives across other GDS locations, facilitating consistency and alignment while accommodating applicable local requirements and practices. • Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive opportunities for process simplification, standardization, automation and improved employee experience across recognition and benefits processes. • Leadership Reporting & Insights: Provide periodic program updates, insights, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making and future program enhancements.