Job Details
Are you a Total Rewards expert passionate about creating impactful compensation and benefits strategies across Europe?
We’re looking for a dynamic EU Total Rewards Lead to translate our client’s Corporate Total Rewards vision into actionable regional strategies that empower their people and drive business performance. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping and implementing compensation frameworks, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting local market competitiveness — all while collaborating closely with global and regional teams.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Implementation
- Develop and align the EU Total Rewards strategy with the global TR vision
- Design and roll out a scalable total rewards framework for the region
Data & Analysis
- Conduct pay gap analysis and market benchmarking
- Participate in annual salary surveys and assess market competitiveness
- Monitor trends, legislation, and regulatory changes across the EU
Projects & Frameworks
- Lead job evaluation and levelling using Mercer/Aon methodology
- Manage annual compensation cycles: merit increases, bonuses, off-cycle adjustments
- Drive regional and global C&B projects from concept to execution
Communication & Compliance
- Propose innovative solutions (e.g., sales incentives, labour cost modelling)
- Lead total rewards communication plans and engagement initiatives
- Partner with Payroll and other HR teams to ensure data accuracy and policy alignment
Benefits & Budgeting
- Benchmark, propose, and manage regional benefit programs
- Ensure compliance and cost-efficiency in C&B budgeting
- Continuously revise policies and SOPs to reflect evolving needs
🧠 What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree (or above) in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits management
- Deep knowledge of C&B systems and structures
- Familiarity with EU and Irish labour legislation would be ideal
- Expertise in Mercer/Aon job evaluation methodologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
🌟 What Makes You a Great Fit
- A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Comfortable operating in complex, multi-national environments
- Analytical and detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement
- A collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams
🤝 Join our client
Be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. This is your opportunity to lead regional total rewards initiatives that truly make a difference. Of offer is a competitve salary package plus hybrid working.