Company description
creativity is our superpower. it’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share a range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
job description
the team:
the global human resources team are partners to all employees, delivering a meaningful, end to end employee experience. Our role is to attract, develop and engage employees in a purpose-centered work environment. Together, we challenge the status quo, encourage progressive thought, and influence meaningful change across the business. Our global hr team serves more than 30,000 employees in more than 30 countries. In all that we do, we strive to be a talent-led organization that cultivates equality, inclusion and empowerment for our employees and the communities we serve. We value meaningful work and creating personalized career opportunities as we build a world class hr team.
the opportunity:
the senior analyst compensation and benefits is an integral part of mattel’s global compensation team and will be responsible for planning, implementing, administering, and maintaining both compensation and benefits programs that support the company's global pay philosophy, objectives, competitive position, and local practices for assigned business units. The senior compensation and benefits analyst ensures the global application of competitive pay and benefits practices, evaluates programs, trends, and/or new technologies, and recommends changes and improvements. This role also formulates recommendations regarding the development of base pay structures through job design and evaluation, as well as the enhancement of benefits offerings to meet employee needs. The senior compensation and benefits analyst works under minimal supervision and provides solutions to problems based on global policies and market practices.
what your impact will be:
* analyze and resolve business issues related to compensation and benefits program development and administration for latam & canada
* partner with client groups proactively across mattel in identifying issues and developing recommendations for resolution on compensation and benefits related matters
* provide support in developing or redesigning compensation and benefits processes
* analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations
* interact consistently with management and staff in compensation, the global compensation team, benefits, internal hr divisions, hr business partners and talent acquisition
* build and maintain relationships with client groups and management contacts and learn the business needs of each client area
* maintain sound practices in pricing jobs and developing a pay-for-performance culture
* present the tools and training to hr business partners and leaders, enabling the leaders to own more of the process and decisions
* recommend changes to processes and policies
* provide analyses and supporting documentation for proposals, including annual review increases and structural adjustments
* implement policy and practice decisions, including facilitating the annual adjustment process with client groups
* keep salary administration software up to date, which may include participating in salary surveys
* evaluate existing benefit plans and make recommendations for improvements or changes.
* other special projects as assigned
qualifications
what we’re looking for:
* bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
* minimum 3 years current and relevant experience in compensation; prior global and corporate experience preferred
* advanced ms office skills specifically in excel (formulas, vlookups, mail merge, etc.) and powerpoint
* experience in multiple compensation practice areas, preferred (for example, broad-based pay, variable/long-term incentive compensation, and equity compensation)
* foundational compensation design expertise and program knowledge in multiple practice areas (for example, benchmarking, job evaluations, career progression, market research, survey benchmarking and performance management), preferred
* compensation experience in a large, complex, publicly traded organization, preferred
* demonstrated competency and acumen for understanding business unit goals and administering appropriate compensation solutions and guidance that best aligns with mattel’s overall hr and people strategy
* strong quantitative/analytical skills with proven capability to communicate findings in a clear and concise manner for various audiences
* strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
* knowledge of human resource laws, regulations, and best practices
* excellent written and verbal communication skills
* excellent organizational and time management skills
* experience using market pricing tools in a global environment
* demonstrated experience developing and running queries and reports from a human resources information system, preferably workday
additional information
what it’s like to work here
we are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
we collaborate: being a part of mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
we innovate: at mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
we execute: we are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
who we are:
mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including barbie, hot wheels, fisher-price, american girl, thomas & friends, uno and mega, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
visit us at jobs.mattel.com and .
mattel is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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