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Strategic leadership role developing and implementing Total Rewards strategy for a global specialty chemicals group.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement the Total Rewards strategy aligned with overall business and HR strategy
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
Drive market benchmarking, analytics, and cost modelling to guide compensation decisions
Represent the company in collective bargaining negotiations and committees
Define and oversee global compensation guidelines, including external benchmarking, global annual salary review process, bonus and incentive schemes, global benefits and pension guidelines
Define global guidance and oversight for Health & Work Life measures
Develop Expat policies and processes and execute corporate administration
Manage compensation topics for Top Executives and oversee Board remuneration matters
Ensure proper remuneration reporting
Lead a team of approximately 13 experts across Compensation, Job Grading, Pension, Benefits, Health, Executive Management and Expat Management
Provide functional leadership & guidance to global team members across regions
Maintain continuous dialogue with key stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal)
Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and People Management
Engage with co-determination partners
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels
Manage complexity and effectively prioritize topics
Drive process optimization to enhance efficiency and employee experience
Navigate high-expectation environments within global organizations
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent
More than 10 years of professional experience in a global organization with deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits
Proven ability to lead in a multicultural environment, excellent people management skills
Business fluent in English (spoken and written), advanced German language skills
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program
Variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care
Support in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life
Flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate
Commitment to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning
Embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential