Total Rewards Manager Europe

Role Overview:

This is a newly created role to establish the Total Rewards function for the European region, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery within a hybrid working environment.

About Our Client:

Our client is a rapidly growing company in the medical devices sector.

Job Description:

Based in Berkshire/M4 corridor, as the Total Rewards Manager Europe, you will build and manage the Total Rewards framework and processes for Europe. This standalone role requires a mix of strategic and operational reward activities, functioning like a start-up within an established framework. You will partner with COEs to lead projects and develop innovative total rewards strategies tailored to the European market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis and evaluation of total rewards, using market insights and industry trends.
• Conduct market studies to align compensation & benefits with industry standards and ensure internal equity.
• Collaborate with senior HR leaders to support business needs and ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Maximize participation in compensation surveys and develop analytics tools and dashboards.
• Present recommendations to senior leadership and develop policies and programs.

Compensation:

• Oversee annual compensation reviews for international employees, including system configuration and pay equity.
• Partner with HR Compensation to assess and model pay structures and budgets.
• Expand job architecture and create new job profiles to support growth.
• Conduct modeling and analysis of pay programs and participate in global pay equity studies.

Benefits:

• Review benefit plans and ensure compliance and effective communication.
• Manage benefit enrollments and communicate with carriers and payroll.
• Lead benefits education initiatives and maintain accurate employee benefit data.

Additional Details:

This role offers a hybrid working pattern (1-2 days in the office) initially from a shared space along the M4 corridor/Slough, with occasional visits to West London.

Candidate Profile:

• Broad experience in Total Rewards, both strategic and operational.
• European experience preferred; flexible and hands-on approach required.
• Experience in Medical Devices, MedTech, or Pharma advantageous.
• Knowledge of European employment laws, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday, PayFactors preferred).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, 10% bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance x4, contributory pension, long-term disability.