Global Rewards

Based in Parma, Italy, **Chiesi** is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees. To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas. Proud to have achieved B Corp certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards, **Chiesi** is a trusted company that adopts and promotes transparent and ethical behaviour at all levels. Chiesi's success is built and shaped by its people and the strong set of shared Values and Behaviours.

A new opportunity has opened up within the Chiesi Global HR family

**GLOBAL REWARDS & PERFORMANCE MANAGER**:
**Main responsibilities**:
We are looking for a Global Rewards & Performance Manager to support the creation of a Total Rewards culture aligned to business and people needs, while supporting Chiesi's continued growth. The position will also act as Rewards & Performance Business Partner for assigned business areas and/or countries, providing strong support to HR Business Partners/HR Managers and business leaders.

The position is part of a lean team within a dynamic, fast-growing, stimulating and friendly environment and reports to the Head of Global Rewards & Performance Management.

**Main responsibilities**
- Support the design of an effective and engaging Total Rewards strategy for Chiesi, matching both our long-term vision and short-mid-term targets and an organisational culture based on meritocracy and recognition.
- Lead the continuous development and evolution of the performance management process and systems, ensuring a strong connection of total reward to both our business and individual objectives.
- Manage the yearly performance management process at Global level, setting up systems/information and advising HRBPs/HR Directors, monitoring and reporting on timing, outcomes (KPI), overall effectiveness and quality of the process.
- Manage the Group Long Term Incentive plan, coordinating all the relevant stakeholders in the different phases, from target identification to individual payout and reporting.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of core reward-related activities such as job evaluation/grading, salary structure design, yearly salary review, global benefits framework and local benefit plans.
- Contribute to the definition and implementation of the Chiesi Diversity & Inclusion roadmap with specific focus on performance and rewards-related projects.
- Strongly contribute to proper communication and training/education strategies and plans for the key processes in scope.
- Be the reference contact for the relevant HR Information System tools (SuccessFactors).
- Being updated about new trends and best practices at international level, by nurturing solid relationships with external providers/partners and rewards experts in other companies.
- Respect company values and procedures.
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above, ad hoc projects may be assigned as part of annual targets and a structured development programme based on the individual's training needs.

**Profile**
- Education Master’s degree, preferably in Economics or Business Studies. Post-graduate master in HR Management will be considered a plus.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
- At least 5 years of experience in HR roles dedicated to reward and performance management, gained within evolved international companies or HR/Change/Reward consultancies
- Knowledge of best practices in reward and performance management in international markets, such as the US and Europe
- Proven experience in implementing and managing short and long term performance management systems.
- Solid project management experience, in particular in the areas of job evaluation, salary classification, performance management systems, rewards and benefits; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; initiative and identification of priorities.
- Solid IT skills and experience working with HR information systems (ideally Success Factors).

**Social skills**
- Good communication skills and ability to establish strong working relationships both within and outside the Group.
- Team player able to work and contribute to his/her team
- Team working, networking, ability to work in a multicultural context and in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
- Open mind, passion, willingness to learn
- Speed, concreteness, accuracy
- Ethics, confidentiality and value system in line with Chiesi values; ability to deal with people with sensitivity and diplomacy.

**Location**:
Parma

Chiesi knows how important it is to find the right balance between work and private life in order to give the best of oneself. This is why we offer a flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance for for