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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading Total Rewards strategies across EMEA, with a strong focus on compensation, benefits, and compliance with local regulations. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive operational excellence through data analysis and strategic recommendations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Total Rewards StrategyCompensation ManagementEMEA Labor Market ExpertiseAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Compensation StrategySalary StructuresIncentivesJob ArchitectureBenchmarkingFinancial ModelingProject ManagementPay Transparency ComplianceMarket AnalysisWorkforce Cost Optimization
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management
Tools & Technologies
HRISCompensation SystemsAnalytics ToolsAdvanced Excel
Industry Keywords
Total RewardsEMEALabor RegulationsStatutory BenefitsMarket BenchmarkingRetention ProgramsEmployee ExperienceGovernance Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead compensation and benefits strategy, governance, and execution across approximately 41 EMEA countries
- Coordinate global and local Total Rewards strategies and oversee program implementation
- Lead development, implementation, governance, and execution of compensation, benefits, and incentive programs
- Own salary structures, market benchmarking, job grading, annual merit cycles, incentives, sales compensation, benefits, wellness, retention, and recognition programs
- Advise regional executives, HRBPs, country HR leaders, and business stakeholders on complex compensation and benefits matters
- Drive pay competitiveness and internal equity through market analysis, job architecture, leveling, compensation structures, and workforce cost optimization
- Ensure compliance with EU Pay Transparency requirements and local labor, tax, statutory benefits, reporting, and governance requirements
- Lead regional compensation and bonus cycles in alignment with global processes and timelines
- Guide executive and senior-level compensation decisions involving hiring offers, promotions, retention, mobility, restructuring, and workforce planning
- Partner with Global Total Rewards, HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, HRIS, and external vendors
- Drive Total Rewards transformation and operational excellence through automation, systems, reporting, governance, and employee experience improvements
- Monitor EMEA market trends and translate economic, regulatory, and talent-market developments into recommendations for leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master’s preferred
- 10+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience, including significant EMEA regional responsibility in a multinational environment
- Experience managing compensation and benefits across multiple EMEA countries and complex regulatory environments
- Expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, incentives, sales compensation, benefits, job architecture, benchmarking, and annual compensation cycles
- Strong understanding of EMEA labor markets, regulatory requirements, pay transparency, and local market practices
- Experience advising and influencing senior business and HR leaders
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and project management capabilities
- Experience with HRIS, compensation systems, analytics, and advanced Excel
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multicultural, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours and breaks via flextime account
- Mobile working arrangement
- Personalized onboarding program
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company-sponsored pension scheme
- Modern and ergonomic workplaces
- Award-winning company restaurant
- Complimentary coffee varieties
- Preventive health care offers
- 30 days of holiday per year
- Bicycle leasing through Brenntag