Manager - Total Rewards

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as SME for Total Rewards across EMEA; advise business on compensation, benefits, offers, retention packages, and pay for critical roles.

- Lead annual merit, bonus & promotion cycles; manage job architecture, pay ranges, internal equity, and compensation benchmarking.

- Design and administer country-specific benefits (medical, life, disability, retirement, flexible benefits); manage vendors, renewals, RFPs & SLAs.

- Drive wellbeing initiatives, benefits visibility, dashboards, newsletters, and pension plan administration.

- Design/maintain variable pay plans, recognition programs, and ensure compliance with EMEA pay & benefits regulations.

- Conduct pay equity reviews; build dashboards and analytics (compa-ratios, range penetration, benefits engagement).

- Train HRBPs/managers on Total Rewards philosophy, tools, and policies; support process automation and improvements.

- Administer rewards processes in HRIS tools (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

- Partner with HR, TA, Finance, Legal & leadership; manage external brokers/consultants and monitor SLAs.

- Support M&A compensation integration and maintain alignment with global frameworks.

Preferred Candidate:

- University graduate or above in relevant discipline.

- Minimum 10 years' experience in similar role in a multinational company or consulting background is preferred.

- Good understanding of EMEA laws and regulations. Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

- Strong expertise in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, and HR policies

- Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

- Data analysis, dashboarding, and reporting skills

- Knowledge of EMEA laws and regulations on pay & benefits

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

- Flexible to travel