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The Total Rewards Director is a senior strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, executing, and continuously improving compensation and benefits programs for the Continent Offices population across EMEA. Reporting to the VP Total Rewards EMEA, this role acts as the primary interface between the Total Rewards Center of Excellence and office-based business leaders, ensuring that Total Rewards strategies are locally relevant, globally consistent, and aligned with business priorities. The Director partners with stakeholders, manages a team of C&B experts, and leads complex projects to deliver competitive, compliant, and impactful rewards solutions that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Job Responsibility:
Translate global Total Rewards philosophies into actionable, locally relevant strategies
advise leaders on compensation and benefits
anticipate regulatory changes
influence stakeholders
Lead design and governance of compensation and benefits programs
oversee annual cycles
ensure compliance
Manage high-impact projects including pay transparency initiatives
drive continuous improvement
Deliver advanced analytics and benchmarking
prepare dashboards and executive presentations
Build strong relationships
develop communication materials
educate HR network
Lead and mentor C&B team
foster collaboration and innovation
Requirements:
Professional qualification in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including strategic project leadership
Experience supporting senior executives in a multinational, matrixed environment
Proven track record in designing and implementing compensation and benefits programs
Experience managing direct reports and developing high-performing teams
Prior experience in hospitality, service, or retail sector with global operations is an advantage
Expert proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and HRIS/compensation tools
Strong knowledge of compensation practices, job evaluation, benchmarking, and regulatory compliance
Exceptional communication skills and ability to create impactful presentations
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and analytical expertise
Leadership and influence capabilities
ability to drive collaboration and inspire confidence