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The Head of Total Rewards MEA is a leadership role, accountable for shaping and executing comprehensive compensation, benefits, and recognition strategies.
Job Responsibility
Lead the planning, governance, and execution of global compensation processes for the business area they support, including: annual compensation reviews, salary planning, short-term and long-term incentive programs, benchmarking and market pricing, job architecture and grading, pay governance and compensation policies
Support the evolution & localisation of a globally aligned compensation framework that enables consistency, transparency, competitiveness, and scalability across regions and business units
Ensure local compensation programs align with the company’s reward philosophy, business strategy, workforce planning priorities, and financial objectives
Drive the continuous enhancement of compensation structures, methodologies, and processes to improve effectiveness and employee experience
Partner in the development and implementation of global recognition programs that reinforce company values, performance culture, and employee engagement
Partner with Regional Total Rewards leaders and People & Culture Business Partners to deliver solutions that balance global consistency with local market needs
Build strong relationships with Finance, HRIS, Legal, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and governance of reward programs
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on compensation-related matters including pay decisions, incentive design, job evaluations, and market competitiveness
Ensure global compensation and recognition programs comply with local legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards
Maintain robust local governance frameworks, controls, and documentation across reward processes
Lead efforts to improve operational efficiency, automation, and process simplification across compensation and recognition activities
Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize reward tools, systems, and data integrity
Support organizational transformation initiatives, including M&A integration, organizational redesign, and harmonization of legacy reward programs
Lead or contribute to global reward projects focused on modernization, digital enablement, and process standardization
Develop communication materials, training, and change management plans to support successful adoption of reward initiatives in the business area
Requirements
7–10+ years of progressive experience in global compensation and Total Rewards within complex, multinational organizations
Strong expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, incentive design, benchmarking, job architecture, and pay governance
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale annual compensation cycles
Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting market data, compensation analytics, and financial impacts
Experience working in transformation, integration, or high-growth environments is highly desirable
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and organizational levels
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate reward concepts into practical business insights
Experience with HRIS and compensation management tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms)
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., WorldatWork CCP/GRP or equivalent) are advantageous