Head of Global Reward Products & Governance (m/f/d)

Fresenius Group; Bad Homburg vor der Höhe; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A health care organization is seeking a Head of Global Reward Products & Governance to lead the strategic review and governance of Total Rewards products. This executive position requires extensive experience in Total Rewards, a proven track record in global product ownership, and strong HR technology expertise. Ideal candidates should possess leadership skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time role based in Bad Homburg, Hessen, Germany.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of international experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related HR domains.
• Proven experience in the design, deployment, and governance of Merit and STI programs.
• Strong expertise in leveraging HR technology systems for strategic insights.
• Experience with Pay Transparency and Benchmarking integration.
• Proficiency in agile project management.
• Strong business acumen and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strategic and people-oriented thinking.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the redevelopment of global rewards products and frameworks.
• Coach the Global Product Owner team for alignment and consistency.
• Establish and maintain governance standards across product areas.
• Oversee enablement of Total Rewards products through Workday.
• Ensure seamless product integration across initiatives.
• Leverage data insights for product design.
• Drive change and build stakeholder alignment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Global product ownership

Data analysis

HR technology expertise

Process optimization

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree

Tools

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Global Reward Products & Governance (m/f/d)

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As integral part of Fresenius Group HRLT, Total Rewards is globally accountable for designing and managing a comprehensive approach to attract, motivate, and retain talent by aligning rewards with business goals and employee needs. This includes competitive Compensation packages and a well‑rounded suite of Benefits that support employees’ well‑being and security. International Mobility and Cross‑Border Workforce Management facilitate smooth transitions for employees relocating globally, ensuring compliance, cost‑effectiveness, and a positive relocation experience. Executive Matters focus on managing contractual aspects, including compensation, benefits, and long‑term incentives for senior leaders to ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Performance Management drives continuous improvement through structured goal‑setting, feedback, and incentives tied to individual and team contributions. Job Evaluation and Career Frameworks provide structured, transparent pathways for growth, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation and career development across roles and levels.

Main Purpose Of The Role

The Head of Global Rewards Product & Governance is responsible for leading the strategic review, redesign, and governance of globally integrated Total Rewards products at Fresenius. This role oversees a team of Global Product Owners across key product areas including Long‑Term Incentives, Merit, Fair Pay & Global Compensation Review, Performance Management & Short‑Term Incentives, Global Job Architecture & Pay Bands, Grading & Benchmarking.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead the redevelopment of global rewards products by guiding the review, redesign, and implementation of globally integrated frameworks.
• Coach and coordinate the Global Product Owner team to ensure consistent methodologies, shared priorities, and cross‑product alignment.
• Embed governance and compliance by establishing and maintaining standards across all product areas, with local and global regulatory compliance support.
• Enable technology and implementation by overseeing the enablement of Total Rewards products through Workday and other digital tools.
• Integrate and align products across the rewards landscape, ensuring seamless integration with related initiatives such as EU Pay Transparency, Pay Bands, Total Rewards Statements, and Grading.
• Leverage data and market insights to guide the team in using internal data and external benchmarks to inform product design and identify opportunities for segmentation.
• Drive change and stakeholder engagement by building alignment across global HR teams, business stakeholders, and other product/process owners, ensuring new or revised products are well‑communicated and embedded in the broader #OneHR and #HRTransformation strategy.

Qualifications

• University degree and at least 10 years of international experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or related HR domains.
• Proven experience in global product or process ownership, particularly in the design, deployment, and governance of Merit and STI programs.
• Strong expertise in Workday and other core HR technology systems, with the ability to leverage data for strategic insights.
• Experience in integrating Total Rewards products with broader HR initiatives such as Pay Transparency, Benchmarking, and LTIs.
• Proficiency in process optimization and agile project management methodologies.
• Strong business acumen and a creative, solution‑oriented mindset to balance diverse stakeholder priorities.
• Strategic and people‑oriented thinking with a focus on maximizing process efficiency and employee experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Experience working in in‑house consulting or transformation roles is highly desirable.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Bad Homburg, Hesse, Germany