Senior Reward Manager - Executive Compensation & Equity Incentives

Syensqo; Brussel; Hybride; EUR 136 000 - 171 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Belgium salary range €136k

Maternity/Paternity leave (16+ weeks)

Training platform

Free language courses

Well-being sessions

Hybrid working model

Résumé du poste

Syensqo seeks a Senior Reward Manager – Executive Compensation & Equity Incentives to partner with HR and business leaders in designing, governing, and delivering competitive executive reward programs globally.

You will advise on compensation, equity plans, and governance, acting as deputy to the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence on executive matters and coordinating with external advisers where needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in executive compensation, global rewards, or compensation & benefits within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in executive compensation, incentive plans (STI/LTI), equity programs, and benchmarking.
• Experience supporting Board and Remuneration Committee activities, preferably within a listed multinational company.
• Solid understanding of executive compensation governance, payroll, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Support the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence in preparing Remuneration Committee and Board materials and lead the preparation of the annual Remuneration Report.
• Serve as the trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on executive reward matters, including compensation, job offers, promotions, salary reviews, incentive awards, retention plans, and job grading.
• Lead the design, governance, and execution of Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) programs, including budgeting, communication, implementation, vesting, and vendor management.
• Oversee the governance and administration of global employee share plans across 20+ countries, including grant execution, vesting management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination with Legal, Tax, Finance, Payroll, and external providers.
• Drive the continuous enhancement of executive reward and global mobility policies, processes, and governance to support the organization's global talent strategy.
• Act as the corporate reference point for the annual executive compensation review cycle, overseeing its governance, coordination, and successful delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Tax, IT, Global Business Services, and external advisors, providing expert guidance on complex executive reward matters and ensuring effective governance and compliant delivery.

Connaissances

Executive compensation

Global rewards

Stakeholder management

Project management

Advanced Excel

HRIS systems (SuccessFactors)

Tax/regulatory interpretation

Communication & presentation

Outils

SuccessFactors

Description du poste

We are looking for:

• A Senior Reward Manager – Executive Compensation & Equity Incentives.
• As the senior advisor on executive reward matters, you will partner with HR and business leaders to design, implement, and govern compensation and equity incentives. You will act as the deputy to the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence on executive compensation matters, representing the function with senior stakeholders and external advisers where appropriate. You will combine strategic advisory with hands‑on execution, ensuring competitive, compliant, and effective reward practices across a global organization.

We count on you for:

• Support the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence in preparing Remuneration Committee and Board materials and lead the preparation of the annual Remuneration Report.
• Serve as the trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on executive reward matters, including compensation, job offers, promotions, salary reviews, incentive awards, retention plans, and job grading.
• Lead the design, governance, and execution of Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) programs, including budgeting, communication, implementation, vesting, and vendor management.
• Oversee the governance and administration of global employee share plans across 20+ countries, including grant execution, vesting management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination with Legal, Tax, Finance, Payroll, and external providers.
• Drive the continuous enhancement of executive reward and global mobility policies, processes, and governance to support the organization's global talent strategy.
• Act as the corporate reference point for the annual executive compensation review cycle, overseeing its governance, coordination, and successful delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Tax, IT, Global Business Services, and external advisors, providing expert guidance on complex executive reward matters and ensuring effective governance and compliant delivery.

You will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in Executive Compensation, Global Rewards, or Compensation & Benefits within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in executive compensation, incentive plans (STI/LTI), equity programs, and benchmarking.
• Experience supporting Board and Remuneration Committee activities, preferably within a listed multinational company.
• Solid understanding of executive compensation governance, payroll, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with executive benchmarking providers such as Willis Towers Watson (WTW), Mercer, and Korn Ferry.
• Ability to interpret complex tax, legal, and regulatory requirements impacting executive compensation and equity programs.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) is an asset.
• Trusted advisor with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence interacting with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast‑paced global environment.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The Belgium annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: €136,000 to €171,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. The primary location for this job is Belgium; however, it may also be based in other countries. For other countries, local competitive salary conditions will apply, in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional information:

• Hybrid working model.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We support all candidates equally throughout the application journey. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.