.DescriptionSummary:Provide regional market expertise in the support and development of programs and processes aligned to our Global Total Rewards strategy and priorities. Support the regional/country processes and achieve effective outcomes with our HR Delivery teams.Partner with the Global Reward team to implement total reward strategies that support our business objectives and ensure the attraction, retention, and motivation of top talent across the assigned geographic region.Analyze the most relevant facts & data to support our clients & partners in assessing the external market and internal comparisons. Provide guidance on local regulations impacting reward programs/processes.Provide analysis to support Works Council relationship and expectations.ResponsibilitiesAligned to global strategy and structure, apply best practices to realize fully comprehensive compensation and benefit programs to attract and motivate the best talent, providing an environment where employees feel valued.Foster a Total Rewards environment that is market competitive, cost effective, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures, and aligns with our Syneos Health Vision and Values.Ensure effective design and delivery of compensation and benefits programs. This includes survey participation, market pricing, job evaluations, job harmonization, salary planning (including statutory increases and step increase processes), competitive compensation analysis, offer consultation, workforce planning, benefit renewals/RFP's, benchmarking, regulatory compliance, plan modification.Support the development and implementation of a complete health and wellness program for employee participation with a goal to reduce health risk, company medical costs, and encourage healthy lifestyles.Support the design, implementation, and administration of benefit programs, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement, and other plans.Support and help create content and seamless experiences for new hire benefit orientations and enrollments to ensure employees understand their total benefits and make informed decisions around these offerings.Analyze the costs and learn the risks associated with change initiatives, supporting all relevant business leaders and partners as key milestones are achieved and/or material challenges emerge.Seek opportunities for the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, controls, cyclical and ad-hoc reporting, globally and within the assigned geographic region. Support the design and delivery of communications and training materials for any change initiatives.Provide analytical support for works councils and other employee representative bodies to review and implement compensation and benefits changes in compliance with local labor laws and regulations