Global Total Rewards Manager

Nestlé S.A.; La Tour-de-Peilz; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Switzerland seeks a Global Total Rewards Manager to lead the rewards agenda for the CPW joint venture. You will blend technical expertise with an external perspective to design solutions that satisfy CPW and both parent companies, partnering with senior leaders in a lean team.

You will drive global and local total rewards strategies, build understanding through communication and capability building, and lead annual reward cycles with strong governance and transparency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across the full total rewards portfolio.
• Strong business and financial acumen to connect reward strategy with value creation.
• Advanced data analysis, metrics, budgeting, and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across regions and functions.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Shape global and local total rewards strategies.
• Drive a pay-for-performance culture through competitive salary structures and incentives.
• Build understanding of total rewards through clear communication and capability building.
• Lead annual reward cycles with accuracy, governance and stakeholder experience.
• Strengthen job evaluation and reward governance for fair, transparent decisions.
• Ensure discipline and engagement through people-cost and incentive budgets with Finance and HR partners.

Skills

Total rewards

Data analysis

Budgeting

Spreadsheet skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Governance

Mobility support

Pay-for-performance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Together, we make breakfast better

As Global Total Rewards Manager at CPW, you will lead the rewards agenda for a unique global joint venture. You will combine technical expertise with an external perspective to design solutions that work for CPW while balancing the interests of both parent companies. You will operate independently, partner closely with senior leaders, and bring clarity to complex decisions. In our lean team, everyone rolls up their sleeves. We value curiosity, humility, strong relationships, and a sense of humour. This is a chance to make a visible impact on our people, our business, and our future.

How you’ll make an impact as a Global Total Rewards Manager

Shaping global and local total rewards strategies that strengthen competitiveness and meet evolving business and people needs.

Driving a pay-for-performance culture through competitive salary structures and meaningful short- and long-term incentives.

Building understanding and appreciation of total rewards through clear communication, capability building, and effective international mobility support.

Leading annual reward cycles with accuracy, strong governance, and seamless experience for employees and stakeholders.

Strengthening job evaluation and reward governance to ensure consistent, fair, and transparent decisions across the organization.

Ensuring discipline and engagement through people-cost and incentive budgets in partnership with Finance and Human Resources teams across regions and markets.

What will make you successful

Comprehensive, in-depth experience across the full total rewards portfolio.

Strong business and financial understanding to connect reward strategy with people priorities and sustainable value creation.

Broad experience in advanced data analysis, metrics, budgeting, and spreadsheet skills to turn complex insights into clear decisions.

Demonstrating strong learning agility, quickly navigating complexity and adapting your approach while influencing senior stakeholders across functions, markets, and partner organizations.

Communicating fluently in English.

Demonstrating CPW's values of collaboration, commitment, courage, and capability, while translating ideas into measurable impact and creating shared value.

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Ready to help make breakfast better for millions around the world?