Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Vice President, Total Rewards (VP) leads worldwide compensation and benefits, which includes compensation, executive compensation, health, wellness and global retirement and pension programs. The VP is a critical member of the HR leadership team where s/he contributes to overall Human Resources strategy and decisions.

A thought leader and innovator of Celanese’s total rewards and recognition philosophy and mechanisms, s/he will continue to elevate Celanese’s Compensation & Benefits strategy to align with the goals of the company and support continued growth of the company’s competitive position in the marketplace. This leader will work closely with the Compensation Committee of the Board as a strategic advisor.

The Vice President, Total Rewards will manage a team of ~20 with direct reports that include Executive Compensation, Global Broad-Based Compensation, and Global Benefits. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Driving a global Total Rewards strategy that supports the Company’s business and talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain a global workforce.
• Playing an active role in the evolution of performance metrics for short- and long-term incentive plans, creating more harmonization and consistent set of metrics across the business so that business goals are attained.
• Shaping the development of agenda topics and material development for Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Managing the process and timeline for Committee preparedness.
• Developing and building influential relationships with key operational business and functional leaders so that strategies reflect the needs of the varied constituents at the Company.
• Leading a team of Compensation and Benefits professionals towards common objectives and outcomes, furthering the ongoing development of each individual while building a Total Rewards team succession strategy and high-performing culture within the team.
• Developing and executing a total rewards harmonization effort that keeps the Company competitive and progressive in all locations globally.
• Oversees effective management of multiple retirement plans globally ensuring compliance and ease of use for plan participants.

Qualifications and Business Acumen

• Relevant experience in developing, managing and leading global compensation and benefit programs for a public company, including executive compensation, broad based compensation in a manufacturing organization (preferred), short and long-term incentive design, and employee benefits.
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting ideas and recommendations to the Executive Leadership team and Board of Directors.
• Grasps complexities and connections among problems or issues, able to prioritize elements that will most drive Celanese success.
• Keen analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify and bring forward trends or market gaps in all elements of total rewards programs, as well as risks.
• Strong general management and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

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