Senior Benefits Manager

DR. HEIMEIER EXECUTIVE SEARCH GmbH; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Düsseldorf seeks a Senior Manager for Global Total Rewards. The role involves designing and evolving international benefits, ensuring compliance, and managing partnerships with insurers. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree, extensive Total Rewards experience, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position promises a dynamic environment where you can have a meaningful impact. Please submit your application along with salary expectations via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in global benefits within a multinational environment.
• Experience in managing global brokers and consulting partners.
• Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve global benefits strategy.
• Manage global partnerships with insurers and brokers.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Total Rewards experience

Global benefits management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

For our client, a leading international company with a strong global reputation, we are currently recruiting the ‘Senior Manager Global Total Rewards – Benefits (m/f/d)’ based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Driven by strong brands, innovation, and a clear sustainability agenda, the company is strengthening its Global Total Rewards function. With around 50,000 employees worldwide, it successfully combines long‑standing heritage with innovative strength.

Your Role

You will hold global responsibility for the design, governance, and continuous development of the international benefits portfolio, ensuring programs are competitive, cost‑efficient, and fully compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and continuously evolve the global benefits strategy in line with total rewards and business objectives
• Act as the global subject‑matter expert for pension and retirement programs (DB/DC), ensuring governance, compliance, and efficient plan design
• Advise regional total rewards teams on local insurance and benefits programs, balancing competitiveness and risk management
• Manage and negotiate global partnerships with insurers, brokers, and consulting firms to drive performance and service quality
• Partner closely with Finance/Treasury to manage the global benefits budget and implement cost‑efficient financing models
• Ensure global legal, regulatory, and data protection compliance (e.g. GDPR)
• Drive digitalisation of benefits through HR systems (e.g. Workday, SAP), enabling self‑service and enhanced employee communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Extensive experience in Total Rewards, including 5+ years in global benefits within a multinational environment
• Strong track record in selecting, negotiating, and managing global brokers and consulting partners
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Excellent English skills; German and additional languages are a plus

Profile Mindset

• International mindset with strong communication and coordination skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and service orientation
• Collaborative, assertive, and results‑driven, with high integrity
• Proactive, accountable, and quality‑focused
• Strong cost awareness and commercial mindset

You are looking for a forward‑looking and dynamic environment where you can operate independently and make a real impact, we look forward to receiving your application, including salary expectations and availability, preferably via email to [e-mail]. Philipp Harrenga will be happy to review your application. Absolute confidentiality is assured.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources