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Job Description

Manager, Total Rewards Integration (APAC & EMEA) This is a unique opportunity to join McCormick at an exciting time and play a key role in the integration with Unilever Foods. We are looking for a Manager, Total Rewards Integration (APAC & EMEA) to act as a regional subject matter expert supporting Total Rewards integration activities across APAC and EMEA. In this role, you will partner with internal teams and external providers to support country-level analysis, integration planning, Day 1 readiness and implementation, as well as post-Day 1 harmonization. You will help translate integration design decisions into practical implementation plans, readiness materials, communication inputs, risk tracking and follow-up actions, ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated integration experience across the region. Main responsibilities: Support country-level Total Rewards integration analysis, including benefit reviews, side-by-side comparisons, recommendations and documentation of decisions. Create and maintain country-level inventories of Benefits and Total Rewards programs to support integration planning and harmonization. Develop Day 1 readiness materials, including country readiness packs, implementation plans, checklists, issue logs and communication inputs. Track decisions, risks, dependencies, actions, owners, timelines and escalation items to support effective governance and execution. Partner with Regional Total Rewards Leaders and stakeholders on updates to policies, handbooks, employee communications, vendor documentation and process materials. Coordinate Day 1 readiness and execution across people, systems, processes, data, payroll, vendors, communications and governance. Support post-Day 1 and post-EMA harmonization activities, including implementation plans for approved actions. Support country-level rollout of Compensation program changes, ensuring local readiness, stakeholder alignment, communication support and implementation tracking. Candidate profile Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Progressive experience in Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation or HR project delivery within a multinational organization. Experience working across multiple countries or regions, with understanding of local market practices, statutory requirements, benefits, payroll dependencies and governance considerations. Strong knowledge of country-level Benefits and Total Rewards programs, including plan reviews, vendor coordination, policy documentation and employee communications. Ability to translate integration decisions into practical readiness plans, implementation materials and follow-up actions. Experience supporting Compensation program rollouts, including local readiness, stakeholder alignment and implementation tracking. Strong project management skills, including workplans, trackers, decision logs, risk and issue logs, action plans and stakeholder updates. Strong analytical and documentation skills; prior M&A, integration or harmonization experience would be an advantage. Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

Core Responsibilities

Support Total Rewards integration across APAC and EMEA through country-level benefits and compensation analysis, integration planning, Day 1 readiness, implementation, and post-Day 1 harmonization. Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, communications, payroll, systems, processes, risks, decisions, and follow-up actions to ensure effective regional execution.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is required, along with progressive experience in Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation, or HR project delivery in a multinational organization. Candidates should have multi-country experience, knowledge of local benefits and statutory requirements, strong project management and analytical skills, and experience supporting compensation rollouts; M&A or integration experience is an advantage.