Director Compensation Benefits

Listgrove Ltd; Freiburg im Breisgau; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Listgrove Ltd in Freiburg im Breisgau is seeking an experienced Global Compensation & Benefits Director to spearhead its global reward strategy. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior leaders to attract, retain, and motivate talent across multiple countries, ensuring competitive and compliant frameworks.

With over 10 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits, ideally in manufacturing, you'll develop comprehensive strategies and oversee key processes including job architecture and annual reward cycles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Compensation and Benefits within a complex, international organisation.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Proven expertise in global reward frameworks, job evaluation, and executive pay.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global compensation and benefits strategy.
• Oversee job architecture, salary structures, and market benchmarking.
• Manage annual reward cycles, incentive design, and executive compensation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Influencing skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Finance

Master’s or professional certification (GRP, CIPD, CCP)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Global Compensation & Benefits Director

Job ref: JE /64696

A world‑renowned manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits Director to shape and lead its global reward strategy.

As a key member of the global HR leadership team, you will design, govern, and continuously enhance compensation, benefits, mobility, and performance frameworks that are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the organisation’s long‑term goals. Operating across multiple countries and markets, this role combines strategic influence with hands‑on delivery to partner closely with senior leaders to attract, retain, and motivate talent globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global compensation and benefits strategy.
• Oversee job architecture, salary structures, and market benchmarking.
• Manage annual reward cycles, incentive design, and executive compensation.
• Drive global benefits and wellbeing programmes.
• Lead mobility and expatriate frameworks.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership and HR teams.
• Embed data‑driven decision‑making in reward and performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Compensation and Benefits within a complex, international organisation.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Proven expertise in global reward frameworks, job evaluation, and executive pay.
• Strong analytical, financial, and influencing skills.
• A global mindset with cultural awareness and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting RemCo or Board committees.
• Knowledge of HRIS or reward systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Finance is required; a master’s or professional certification (GRP, CIPD, CCP) is desirable.

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

To apply please contact Jane Edwards.

0044 (0) 1789 207070