“Compensation & Benefits function supports the business in attracting and retaining right talent in a competitive market environment.  With overarching commitment to keep our “deal” competitive externally while ensuring we are consistent and equitable within the organization.

We achieve this by providing specialist knowledge and expertise to deliver C&B solutions, advice, compliance and risk mitigation to our people and the business.”

Reporting to Global Head of C&B, you will provide high-level support and advice in the areas of Compensation & Benefits, in alignment with HR strategy.
You will represent the needs of C&B to the Center of Expertise (CoE) and collaborates with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to provide seamless service to the business.

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a remote or hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and manage local compensation strategy as part of global compensation strategy in consultation with business

• Evaluate, research, recommend, implement and communicate organizations total compensation strategies aligned with short and long term business goals

• Provide consultative technical expertise, advice and guidance regarding compensation matters to management teams in order to support business

• Partner with HR Business Partners to monitor and analyze issues related to compensation within the company and the external market, such as turnover, recruitment, government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices in order to forecast the impact on the organization.

• Build and maintain job evaluations, structures and salary surveys to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation

• Communicate policies, practices, and guidelines effectively to all levels

• Remain current on market trends/ practices, legal/regulatory changes, labor practices and business patterns within the region with a focus on emerging economy

• Maintain and partner with talent team to provide compensation support, training and guidance

• Select and manage effective external partnerships as required to engage in the development and/or delivery of compensation and benefit plans

• Plan and manage assigned projects to ensure successful achievement of objectives, schedules and budgets

• Preparation, participation and collaboration in the implementation of local C&B topics

Your background

• A Minimum of 8 years of HR experience within which at least 3 years experience in core C&B matters with Bachelors degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance

• A strong knowledge of C&B challenges, local labour laws, competitive benefit programs that are offered in the markets

• Adequate experience to be able to operate at a Group level and influence key stakeholders

• Good IT skills and the ability to manipulate data to report on trends and common themes

• Should be comfortable working within an international environment and across diverse cultures

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Fluent in spoken and written German and English