Responsibilities: 

Group Salary Structure Development and Benchmarking 

• Manage the group salary structure, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and competitive market positioning and keep it updated 

• Regularly review and update salary bands and grading structures to reflect market trends, internal equity, and organizational changes. 

• Collaborate with HR and senior management to ensure salary structures are applied consistently across all regions. 

• Conduct regular salary benchmarking to ensure the company’s compensation packages are competitive within the industry and across regions. 

• Analyze market data and trends to make informed recommendations on salary adjustments and pay strategies. 

• Work with external consultants and vendors as necessary to obtain accurate and up-to-date market data. 

Performance-Based Compensation: 

• Design and manage performance-based compensation programs, including annual variable salaries, long-term incentives, and other variable pay structures. 

• Collaborate with HR and management teams to align performance metrics with business objectives and ensure that performance-based pay effectively motivates and rewards employees. 

International Benefits Management: 

• Develop and manage international benefits programs, including health, retirement, and welfare plans, ensuring they are groupwide consistent, competitive, compliant, and aligned with local regulations. 

• Oversee the administration of international benefits, working closely with local HR teams to ensure smooth implementation and management. 

EU Pay Transparency directive: 

• Follow the legal processes and adaptations in the countries that we operate in 

• Design and manage the right measures to be compliant with the local laws 

• Be the centerpoint of competence for HRBP, Talent Aquisiton and managers in the field 

• Implement an information process and manage the internal tool 

• Own the annual reporting 

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and develop one direct report – a newly established role focused on HR Analytics & AI and the administration of Compensation & Benefits. 

Requirements: 

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields.  

• Certification in compensation and benefits (e.g., CCP, GRP) is a plus. 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in compensation and benefits management, with a strong focus on international compensation. 

• Proven experience working with German-headquartered companies, especially those operating in Europe. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations. 

• Excellent understanding of international compensation and benefits trends, practices, and regulations. 

• Proficiency in salary benchmarking tools and compensation management software. 

• Deep understanding of job grading including grading methods of WTW, Mercer or other providers. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and explain complex compensation concepts to senior management and employees. 

• Passion and Inspiration for innovative Compensation & Benefit approaches to become a driving force for change within the company. 

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other HR Management Systems preferred 

• Takes initiatives and is self-driven 

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