Engagement Lead

Korn Ferry; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global talent and reward solutions provider is looking for an Engagement Lead in Total Rewards & Pay Transparency to develop tailored compensation frameworks aligned with client strategies. The role involves leading client engagements, promoting fair compensation practices, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Ideal candidates should have a background in HR consulting and be fluent in English and German. This position allows for hybrid working from anywhere in Germany, with competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading complex programs with diverse stakeholders.
• Background in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or HR consulting.
• Fluency in English and German; additional EU languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead client engagements and deliver Total Reward solutions.
• Build strong cross-sector relationships.
• Manage complex projects and contribute to business development.
• Analyze market data for actionable insights.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Law, Mathematics or similar

Jobbeschreibung

Engagement Lead – Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

You can be based anywhere in Germany but will be contractually aligned to one of our offices - Frankfurt / Hamburg / Munich. Hybrid working.

Great work deserves great rewards. But in today’s world, compensation is complex. Employees expect transparency, new roles emerge without pay precedents, and career paths are no longer linear. Organizations need strategies that go beyond the traditional—and that’s where we come in.

At Korn Ferry, we understand the dynamics of global compensation markets. We know the trends, how to craft compelling employee value propositions, and how to design Total Rewards strategies that align people and business goals. We help clients build flexible, competitive compensation frameworks and engagement programs that attract diverse talent and reinforce company culture.

Purpose of the Role

As an Engagement Lead, you’ll deliver tailor-made Total Reward solutions aligned with client strategy—salary structures, bonus schemes, benefit policies—and guide organizations through EU Pay Transparency compliance. You’ll also support clients in creating robust job architecture and grading structures.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Pay Transparency Initiatives : Establish “Equal Work” frameworks through job analysis and grading using Korn Ferry Hay methodology.
• Champion fair compensation practices that promote equity and trust.
• Develop and communicate salary ranges, pay frameworks, and decision-making principles.
• Drive compliance with legislation like the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Support DE&I goals by using transparency to close pay gaps.
• Engage Millennials and Gen Z with openness and fairness in pay.
• Position organizations as ethical employers through competitive, transparent rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and deliver Total Reward solutions that exceed expectations.
• Build strong relationships across sectors and countries.
• Contribute to business development and manage complex projects.
• Analyze market data and create actionable insights.
• Facilitate workshops with leadership teams.
• Share technical expertise and best practices across EMEA.
• Ensure effective project management with accurate forecasting and timely updates.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programs and negotiating with diverse stakeholders.
• Background in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR consulting, or related fields.
• Knowledge of reward system design and job evaluation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and German (additional EU languages a plus).
• Degree in Business, Law, Mathematics, or similar preferred.

Why Korn Ferry?

We’re on a global growth journey, recognized as the world-leading partner in talent and reward solutions. Our pace of innovation creates constant opportunities for impact. Join us and help shape the future of fair pay and employee engagement.

Ready to lead? Apply now and make an impact where it matters most.