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Regional Total Rewards Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

Essen,GermanyFull-time2026-09-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead compensation and benefits strategy, governance, and execution across approximately 41 countries in the EMEA region, serving as the key connection between Global Total Rewards and regional leadership.

Role type

Regional Total Rewards Manager

Builds

Competitive, compliant, and scalable Total Rewards programs (compensation, benefits, incentives) aligned with global priorities and local market needs.

Domain

Human Resources / Total Rewards / EMEA Markets

Required skills

Total Rewards strategy, compensation design, benefits administration, market benchmarking, job architecture, regulatory compliance, financial modeling, project management, HRIS proficiency

Preferred skills

Master's degree, additional European languages, experience with sales compensation structures

Technologies

HRIS, compensation systems, advanced Excel

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of Total Rewards programs; Own salary structures, market benchmarking, job grading, merit cycles, and incentives; Serve as advisor to regional executives on complex compensation matters; Drive pay competitiveness and internal equity; Ensure regulatory compliance across EMEA; Lead regional compensation and bonus cycles; Provide expert guidance on executive compensation; Partner cross-functionally with Global Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and Legal; Drive Total Rewards transformation and operational excellence; Monitor EMEA market trends and translate them into actionable recommendations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope