Director Total Rewards and Payroll EMEA mfd

VBA Clarios Germany &; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading global battery technology company as the Director of Total Rewards and Payroll EMEA. You will shape the Total Rewards strategy, oversee payroll operations, and lead a high-performing team across Europe. This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and knowledge of payroll regulations. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to employee development in a diverse environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Vacation days

Mobile work policy

Company kindergarten

Health care benefits

Modern office environment

Healthy canteen

Team events

Hobby clubs

Comprehensive onboarding

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership in payroll and total rewards within a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of European payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Fluency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a regional total rewards strategy.
• Oversee payroll operations across multiple European countries.
• Lead and supervise the EMEA payroll team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance

University degree in Accounting

University degree in Human Resources

Tools

Payroll software

Jobbeschreibung

At Clarios, we produce the world's best batteries essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Join our team and be part of the success story of VARTA!

Our dedicated HR team consists of experts actively shaping the development of Clarios: HR Management, Talent Management, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Communications. All teams work together to support our employees and managers' success. If you're ready to direct your talent and energy toward our strategy to create wins for our customers every day while bringing your ideas to life, then take on the challenge and join our HR team!

Your contribution: What you will do

As the Director of Total Rewards and Payroll EMEA (m/f/d), you will be a key member of the EMEA HR leadership team, playing a critical role in supporting our HR agenda. You will lead the development and implementation of a regional Total Rewards strategy and roadmap covering compensation, benefits, program change, and communications. You will oversee payroll operations across multiple European countries, ensuring compliance with regulations, tax laws, and employment practices. You will provide leadership and strategic direction to the payroll team and shape the Total Rewards strategy for the region. This position reports to the global VP of Total Rewards, HR Technology, and Payroll, with a dotted line to the VP HR EMEA.

The position is based at our Clarios EMEA headquarters in Hannover, Germany.

Your responsibilities: How you will do it

Using your leadership and strategic planning experience, you will:

1. Develop and implement a regional total rewards strategy including compensation, insured benefits, allowances, tax optimization, and recognition programs.
2. Act as the local point of contact and advocate for internationally mobile employees in EMEA, managing payroll and taxation activities.
3. Conduct market research to ensure competitive rewards offerings.
4. Lead and supervise the EMEA payroll team to deliver accurate payroll across 24 countries.
5. Ensure timely processing of payroll, bonuses, benefits, and deductions.
6. Stay updated on payroll regulations and tax laws, ensuring compliance.
7. Drive an employee-centric payroll experience through feedback and process improvements.
8. Collaborate with HR and business leaders on compensation and payroll challenges.
9. Lead or contribute to global Total Rewards or payroll projects.
10. Establish and monitor KPIs for your areas of responsibility.
11. Manage third-party service providers and budgets, conducting cost/benefit analyses.
12. Foster a high-performing team through engagement, coaching, and development.
13. Demonstrate Clarios values through ethical behavior, challenging the status quo to improve service and employee experience.

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities: What we look for

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proven leadership in payroll and total rewards, preferably within a German multinational organization, with experience across Europe and HR systems.
• Ability to develop strategies supporting broader HR and business goals.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of European payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment practices.
• Proficiency with payroll software and systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and high emotional intelligence.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and programs.
• Ability to translate organizational challenges into effective programs.
• Fluency in German and English.

Your benefits: What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands like VARTA and OPTIMA, Clarios values the creativity, capability, and satisfaction of its employees. We offer:

• Exciting tasks in a diverse, international, future-oriented environment committed to integrity, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Flexible working hours, vacation days, mobile work policy, and a company kindergarten.
• A competitive salary package, including additional payments and a pension scheme.
• Health care benefits, a modern office environment, healthy canteen, team events, and hobby clubs.
• Options to lease a company bike.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentoring, and professional development through our Learning Academy and LinkedIn Learning.
• Support for relocation and housing if applicable.

Learn more about the position and our EMEA region on our regional page or contact our recruiting team.

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Clarios is the global leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies for mobility, powering nearly every vehicle type. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring expertise to our OEM and aftermarket partners, emphasizing sustainability and recyclability, with initiatives like recycling 8,000 batteries per hour. More info is available here (PDF).

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email or any company location. We are not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Clarios is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please email us.

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