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Senior Total Rewards Manager (EMEA) - Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence
Relocation
AI Summary
Lead and design competitive, compliant compensation and benefits programs for EMEA, partnering with HR, Finance, and Legal to attract, retain, and engage top talent. Act as a data-driven advisor, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regional regulations. Requires 7+ years of Total Rewards expertise with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Key Highlights
Drive global Total Rewards strategy for EMEA with 7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits
Ensure compliance with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across multiple countries
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to design and govern programs
Key Responsibilities
Manage competitive compensation strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends across EMEA
Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to model and recommend annual salary structure updates
Design and administer cyclical processes such as salary reviews and incentive programs
Design and manage employee benefits programs compliant with local legislation and employee needs
Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, negotiate, and administer benefits plans (medical, pension, risk, wellness)
Ensure total rewards programs comply with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across EMEA
Partner with global and regional HR teams to align total rewards solutions with business strategy
Provide guidance and training to HR and managers on compensation and benefits policies
Prepare insights, analysis, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Private health insurance
Life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance with semi-flexible working time
PPK contribution (up to 4% of compensation)
Hybrid work model (2 days home office, 3 days office in Krakow)
Relocation & Educational support
Nice to Have
Fluent German (spoken and written)
Experience working with Works Councils
Project management experience
Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are looking for an experienced Total Rewards Manager (EMEA) to join our Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence and drive effective, competitive, and compliant compensation and benefits solutions across the region.
In this individual contributor role, you will partner closely with HR leaders, regional HR teams, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to design, deliver, govern, and continuously improve total rewards programs aligned with business and talent priorities.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR, using data, market insights, and strong regional expertise to support attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Compensation
- Manage competitive compensation strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends
- Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis across EMEA; model and recommend annual salary structure updates
- Participate in the design and administration of cyclical processes such as salary reviews and incentive programs
- Design and manage employee benefits programs in line with local legislation and employee needs
- Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, negotiate, and administer benefits plans (medical, pension, risk, wellness)
- Track benefits trends and recommend improvements to enhance employee engagement and value proposition
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- Ensure total rewards programs comply with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across EMEA
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and HR to mitigate risk and ensure strong governance
- Support Works Council interactions where applicable
- Partner closely with global and regional HR teams to align total rewards solutions with business strategy
- Provide guidance and training to HR and managers on compensation and benefits policies and practices
- Prepare insights, analysis, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders
- University degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or Benefits, ideally across EMEA markets
- Proven experience managing complex, multi‑country compensation and benefits programs
- Strong knowledge of EMEA compensation and benefits regulations and market practices
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Ability to independently manage complex topics and priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with HRIS tools (e.g. Workday)
- Project management experience is a plus
- Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written); German is a plus
- Experience working with Works Councils is a plus
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- Advancement opportunities in international team
- A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
- Multisport package
- Meal Vouchers
- Company performance bonus program
- Work‑life balance, semi‑flexible working time
- PPK: company offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
- Hybrid work model (2 days of home office and 3 days from our office in Krakow)
- Relocation & Educational support
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