Total rewards strategy & execution:
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Design, review and continuously improve the talent rewards policies and compensation processes to be in line with local legislations as well as company global reward strategy.
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Lead job evaluation, grading and salary band management across Germany/EU where applicable.
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Conduct market benchmarking and salary reviews using reliable market data, recommend adjustments and budget implications.
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Manage benefits design and vendor relationships (healthcare, pensions,mobility, wellbeing, insurances).
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Partner with payroll, finance and legal to ensure accurate pay practices, statutory compliance (German labor law, tax, social security) and timely reward processes.
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Maintain HRIS data integrity for compensation and reporting; produce regular dashboards and analytics to inform decision making.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external associations and consultants.
Strategic HR Partnership:
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Act as trusted advisor to leaders in the local HRBP team when needed.
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Drive people‐centered change initiatives, support business transformation
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Counsel managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters and complex HR cases; ensure consistent, fair processes in line with policy and law.
- 10+ years of combined experience as HR Business Partner and/or Reward Specialist; experience in technology, engineering, automotive or fast‐moving product environments preferred.
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Solid knowledge of German labor law, compensation & benefits regulations, tax and social security considerations.
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Hands‐on experience with job evaluation, market benchmarking, company car policies and HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors).
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Analytical mindset: advanced Excel skills, experience with reward analytics and modelling.
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High integrity, commercial awareness, pragmatic problem solver.
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Fluent in German and English (spoken and written), Swedish competence is preferred.
