Director, Executive Compensation & Global Mobility

Position Title: Director, Executive Compensation & Global Mobility

Location: Espoo, Finland (preferred)

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry: our job is to make the world’s cities better places to live. At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization, which add value to the life cycle of any building.

Purpose

The Director, Executive Compensation & Global Mobility is a senior leader within the Performance & Reward function and is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of executive compensation, long-term incentive (LTI) plans, and global mobility strategies.

The role ensures that policies, processes, and solutions meet KONE’s current and future business needs, support effective corporate governance, and contribute to engaging and motivating senior leaders while strengthening KONE as a great place to work.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead the global strategy for Executive Compensation, Long-Term Incentive plans, and Global Mobility in alignment with KONE’s business and Performance & Reward strategy.

Design, develop, and manage Executive Compensation frameworks and processes, including:

Base salary structures and governance

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Executive benefits and retirement provisions

Establish and oversee governance and reporting frameworks for Executive Compensation and LTI programs, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Oversee the alignment, consistency, and compliance of executive employment contracts with relevant regulations, legislation, and employment standards.

Lead the design, implementation, and communication of KONE’s Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plans and Global Mobility policies and processes.

Partner with the CEO, EVP HR, and KONE Legal team on corporate governance matters related to executive compensation and LTI plans.

Provide expert guidance, coaching, and support to top business leaders and HR Directors on executive reward topics, including compensation packages and employment contracts, ensuring consistency across KONE.

Analyze external market trends and internal data to ensure Executive Compensation, LTI, and Global Mobility approaches remain competitive and aligned with business requirements.

Enable effective decision-making by providing insights and recommendations based on benchmarking, analytics, and business context.

Manage relationships with consultants and suppliers supporting executive compensation, LTI, and global mobility activities.

Lead, participate in, and contribute to global Performance & Reward projects.

Act as a member of the KONE Performance and Reward Management Team, contributing to the future direction of performance and reward and reviewing effectiveness and opportunities in the current environment.

What We’re Looking For

M.Sc. or Bachelor’s degree.

At least 10 years of HR experience, preferably within a multinational company.

Strong experience in reward or compensation roles, including executive remuneration.

Proven expertise in Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan design and implementation.

Experience and knowledge of global mobility programs and practices.

Experience working with global external service providers.

Proven track record of successful roles in a multi-cultural business environment.

Excellent influencing and communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Hands-on project management and change management experience.

Fluency in English.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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