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At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
The Total Rewards Sr. Expert is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs in line with Magna’s Total Rewards philosophy to support the organization’s business strategy, talent agenda, and financial goals. The role ensures regulatory compliance and alignment with company values while enabling attraction, retention, and motivation of employees.
Ensure compensation structures including salary frameworks, job grading, and pay bands are consistently implemented and applied across Magna Powertrain
Lead annual compensation processes such as salary and grading reviews, bonus cycles, and incentive payments
Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness through robust market benchmarking and develop compensation policies, principles, and governance frameworks
Advice, collaborate and support regional compensation specialists, leaders and HR Business partners and strongly collaborate with HR analytics and Talent Management; act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Support the design and evolution of total rewards offerings including incentives, benefits, and recognition programs
Improve Magna Powertrain’s Bonus process aligned with performance and business outcomes
Ensure compliance with labor laws, pay equity, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate Workday data by applying job grading frameworks and Mercer IPE methodologies
Partner closely with Total Rewards CoE from Magna Corporate and peers from other Magna Groups
Collaborate strongly with auditors, legal teams, and finance partners to support compensation reporting and audit readiness
Who we are looking for:
Ability to work effectively in complex, matrix organizations with a precise work approach
Experience partnering with senior leaders and executive stakeholders
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Strategic and business-oriented mindset and intercultural skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Your preferred qualifications:
University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
5–8+ years of experience in in the field of total rewards, preferably in a multinational environment
Strong expertise in compensation structures, job evaluation, and market pricing
Language skills (very good knowledge of English)
Workday experience is an advantage
What you can look forward to:
It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the collective agreement for the automotive industry is at least € 82.000 gross per year for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, remote work, various paternal leave models
Bonus and financial benefits: employee profit sharing, Corporate Benefits Program
Health: diverse array of offerings in the context of workplace health promotion
Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths
Work environment: international and diverse environment, open door culture, state-of-the-art system landscape
Any questions? Please contact Carina Ricko, T +43 664 804 44 23 79.
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Regular / Permanent
Magna Powertrain
