Head of EMEA Total Rewards

ERM

. Lead and manage end-to-end annual reward cycle activities, including annual pay review, bonus cycle, internal pay equity review, and benchmarking .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMilan • ItalyLead💰 €90,000 - €110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing end-to-end reward cycle activities and developing reward strategies across multiple countries in the EMEA region. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with reward frameworks and processes.

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EMEA Rewards Director ExperienceStakeholder ManagementReward Frameworks ExpertiseData Analysis SkillsWorkday Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Reward FrameworksPay Review ManagementBonus Cycle ManagementPay Equity ReviewData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyReward Plan DesignCompliance KnowledgeJob Architecture ReviewGlobal Benefits Management

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipCollaborationTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayWTW’s Global Grading Methodology

Industry Keywords

EMEA RegionProfessional ServicesConsultingEU Pay Transparency Directive

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage end-to-end annual reward cycle activities, including annual pay review, bonus cycle, internal pay equity review, and benchmarking
Act as a strategic reward partner to the EMEA senior leadership team
Provide expert reward guidance to support business needs
Develop and deliver reward communication and education materials for the EMEA region
Manage stakeholders across regional and global/group teams
Collaborate on global reward projects and process implementations
Lead large-scale regional and global reward projects, including EU Pay Transparency Directive readiness, job architecture review, and global benefits management transition
Lead a small team of reward professionals
Build the reward philosophy and develop and implement the EMEA reward approach across approximately 20 countries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record as an EMEA Rewards Director
Senior reward experience working strategically and operationally across multiple countries in EMEA
Deep technical expertise in reward frameworks, processes, and plan design
Knowledge of reward compliance topics
Exceptional stakeholder management skills, preferably in a matrixed environment
Very strong Excel and data analysis skills
Prior experience in professional services or consulting preferred
Knowledge of Workday preferred
Previous experience of Workday and WTW’s Global Grading methodology would be a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Competitive salary
Support, tools, and adjustments for disabilities and neurodivergence during and after the selection process
Inclusive workplace with equal opportunities
Employee well-being and development support