The role

As the Total Rewards Lead, you will lead the development & execution of total rewards initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. You will oversee the design, implementation, & management of compensation & benefits programs, including executive compensation, base salary, variable pay, & equity plans. This role involves managing compensation & benefits administration, providing hands-on support with job evaluations, salary structures, & incentive programs. You will develop & implement recognition programs to drive employee engagement & retention, analyze market trends to ensure competitiveness, & manage vendor relationships & contracts with external partners. Collaboration with HR leadership on total rewards communication & education initiatives, along with developing & delivering communications & training on total rewards programs to employees, managers, & other stakeholders, will be key components of your responsibilities.

What youll do

• Ensure that the total rewards programs comply with all relevant laws, regulations, & company policies.
• Demonstrate strong strategic understanding of organizational goals & contribute to aligning initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders (employees, HR, external providers, leadership).
• Utilize analytical skills to shape total rewards strategy & influence organizational goals.
• Communicate complex information about compensation & benefits programs to a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, managers, & employees.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, such as finance, legal, & IT, to design & implement compensation & benefits programs that align with organizational goals & objectives.

What youll bring

• Technical proficiency in the use of compensation & benefits software & tools; ability to analyze & manipulate data using spreadsheets, databases, & other software tools.
• Leadership skills to foster a positive work culture & guide & develop team members.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation & benefits practices, trends, & regulations, including familiarity with a range of compensation & benefits programs such as base pay, incentives, benefits, & perquisites.
• Strong project management skills to manage projects at a strategic level.
• 10+ years of experience in the field.
• Bachelors degree in HR, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in People/HR with an emphasis on compensation, benefits, & equity programs.
• Proven track record in building total rewards programs in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to build employee-centric rewards programs while balancing business & financial boundaries.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly & influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exposure to prioritization frameworks/experience in agile ways of working & advanced project management skills.

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, & a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box & office meals.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, & access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, & working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace & Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks & possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations & earliest starting date.

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