Reward Manager EMEA

Macmillan Davies are looking to attract a Reward Manager in to the Organisation to cover a period of maternity for approximately 18 months to cover the EMEA region of this global business.

We are working with a successful and growing global FMCG Business with Head Office based in the US, a strong presence in the UK and various established and emerging markets across the whole of EMEA.

About the role

The Reward Manager (EMEA) will be tasked with the delivery of equitable and competitive compensation programs that enable the business to remain an employer of choice for their current and potential employees. You will evaluate and make recommendations on the company's full suite of compensation and reward programs in the region.

With fluency in both English and German the Reward Manager (EMEA) will be expected to:

*Aligned with global Total Rewards guidelines and practices, lead all aspects of compensation and benefits for the EMEA region and deliver an incredible employee experience
*Operate as a member of the global Total Rewards team, actively participate in the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive global total rewards strategy that supports culture and business strategy and allows the business to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
*Ensure competitive pay programs and progressive compensation infrastructure to attract, retain and motivate employees at a regional level in correlation with world-wide Total Rewards strategy and EVP practices and contribute to the preparation of the company's annual compensation reporting
*Direct the design and development of the company's broad-based salary programs and structures as well as segmented compensation strategies based on market and business conditions
*Develop and continuously improve incentive plan designs that best fit with priorities and business model and routinely assess cost effective, competitive, benefits position relative to the market
*Work closely with Regional HR leadership, Finance, regional business leaders, and other appropriate stakeholders on annual performance targets and funding
*Lead strategic projects including building out the global compensation strategy and framework
*Design and manage effective company recognition programs
*Take ownership for ensuring compensation and benefits plans comply with country laws and regulations


About you

The Reward Manager EMEA will be covering a period of maternity leave for a minimum of 18 months. However the business are not looking for somebody to come in and stand still. Areas of expertise will centre on:
*A fluency in English and German
*Having diverse global compensation and benefits experience in incentive plan design, and equity strategy/plan design
*Proven knowledge of job evaluation methodologies
*Experience from working with remuneration models, bonus schemes, pension, insurance issues and benefit plans
*Familiarity with region/country market best practices and keep abreast of the latest developments in the field at a regional/national and global level. Ideally, someone with wide experience including base pay, short- and long-term incentive programs and benefits program design
*Demonstrable ability to work effectively as a senior business partner with senior stakeholders and clients to successfully develop and implement plans, programs, and policies
*A focus on the employee experience, customer satisfaction and business outcomes
*Acting as a change agent able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
*Ability to work cross functionally with various departments

What you can expect
Salary £70k - £75k plus bonus and further benefits

Working pattern
This role could be based remotely. However if you can get to Manchester then you would be welcome to attend the office where necessary.