Total Rewards Expert EUROPE
O pozici
Requisition ID: 59
Region: Europe
Country: Poland
Company: LE_0154-GROHE Polska Sp.zo.o.
Type of Employment: Bachelor-/Master-/Diploma-Thesis
Work Location: Hybrid
Working Hours: Full Time
Anticipated start date: 2 June 2025
About Us
GROHE is the world's leading provider of sanitary fittings and a global brand, dedicated to providing innovative water products. For many decades, GROHE has been committed to the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability that all illustrate GROHE's commitment to creating exceptional experiences and to delivering "Pure Freude an Wasser". With its engineering, innovation and design activities firmly anchored in Germany, GROHE products bear the badge of quality "Made in Germany", ultimately strengthening the customers’ confidence in the brand. In 2014, GROHE became part of the LIXIL Corporation, a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Job description
The Total Rewards Expert/Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of total rewards policies and programs for the EUROPE and IMEA region and the day-to-day administration of them.
The position will lead market research and analysis, and develop compensation recommendations based on company guidelines related to compensation plans.
This role will report to the Leader, Total Rewards, EUROPE and IMEA and closely partner with the Total Rewards team. This role will provide expert advice to HR Business Partners and management teams in the Region to enable the business to attract, retain, and engage Employees.
Responsibilities:
Partner HR Business Partners by providing guidance and administering compensation actions (e.g. job evaluation and market pricing, salary offers, market adjustments and variable pay) for the EUROPE and IMEA region.
Lead the annual compensation planning process for the region and coordinate with local and regional HRBPs.
Educates HRBPs, Supervisors and Managers on all Total Rewards programs. Advises management of appropriate resolution for Total Rewards related issues.
Recommend, conduct, and participate in salary surveys in order to determine prevailing pay rates and maintain competitive compensation levels in given local market.
In collaboration with the HRBP and/or local Labor Relations COE, develops Total Rewards proposals as part of union negotiation process.
Complete pay practice studies to ensure EUROPE and IMEA is in compliance with local compensation and benefits regulations and are competitive and aligned with prevailing practices in the market. This may include elements such as savings plans, profit sharing, and competitiveness and impact on retention.
Identify and manage local compensation and benefit vendors/providers.
Manage and maintain salary structures (Global Grading), analyze salary survey data and develop merit budget recommendations, market reference points, and variable compensation elements - Includes keeping the compensation framework accurate with current job/compensation data.
Participate in HR technology initiatives for the Region.
Act as an advisor to employees and the international mobility team on international assignments. Partners with the regional Global Mobility team to complete offers for expats (short or long term) and cross-border transfers.
Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices and make proposals to optimize pay/benefit systems for our operations.
Develop and generate reports to support key HR processes and perform necessary audits to ensure accuracy of compensation data.
Job Requirements:
5 years or greater of Total Rewards experience is required
Experience in cooperation with works councils
Experience in working on employee pay programs
Ability to occasional travel across office locations
Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, human resource management, business or related field, or equivalent.
Fluency in English is required - Fluency in German would be nice to have
Competency Requirements:
Solid organizational and multitasking skills to include effective time management and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Strong background in compensation design, analysis and administration, including experience with the design of incentive programs for professional and hourly employees.
Knowledge of benefit programs and market practices.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to present complex ideas.
Experienced in deploying communication strategies and success metrics.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Proficiency in the use of PC software tools for analysis, audits, reports, and presentations including advanced Excel skills (work with G-Suite will be an asset).
Growth mindset