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EMEA Total Rewards Manager (f/m)

Hunt, Poland, NY, United States


ABOUT THE JOB:

We are looking for an experienced

Total Rewards Manager (EMEA)

to join our Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence and drive effective, competitive, and compliant compensation and benefits solutions across the region.
In this individual contributor role, you will partner closely with HR leaders, regional HR teams, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to design, deliver, govern, and continuously improve total rewards programs aligned with business and talent priorities.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR, using data, market insights, and strong regional expertise to support attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Compensation
Manage competitive compensation strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends

Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis across EMEA; model and recommend annual salary structure updates

Participate in the design and administration of cyclical processes such as salary reviews and incentive programs

Benefits
Design and manage employee benefits programs in line with local legislation and employee needs

Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, negotiate, and administer benefits plans (medical, pension, risk, wellness)

Track benefits trends and recommend improvements to enhance employee engagement and value proposition

Compliance & Governance
Ensure total rewards programs comply with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across EMEA

Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and HR to mitigate risk and ensure strong governance

Support Works Council interactions where applicable

Business Partnership
Partner closely with global and regional HR teams to align total rewards solutions with business strategy

Provide guidance and training to HR and managers on compensation and benefits policies and practices

Prepare insights, analysis, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

University degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or Benefits, ideally across EMEA markets

Proven experience managing complex, multi‑country compensation and benefits programs

Strong knowledge of EMEA compensation and benefits regulations and market practices

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Ability to independently manage complex topics and priorities

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with HRIS tools (e.g. Workday)

Project management experience is a plus

Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written); German is a plus

Experience working with Works Councils is a plus

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

Salary range from 16 000 to 24 000 PLN gross – depending on experience

Advancement opportunities in international team

A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal Vouchers

Company performance bonus program

Work‑life balance, semi‑flexible working time

PPK: company offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority

Hybrid work model

Relocation & Educational support

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