Total Rewards Director Central & Northern Europe (f/m/d)

Alstom; Berlin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Berlin seeks a visionary Total Rewards Director to lead the Total Rewards agenda across Central and Northern Europe. You will shape reward strategies, analytics and workforce insights across eight countries and more than 13,000 employees, partnering with senior leaders to drive transformation and sustainable, data-driven solutions.

The role covers governance of compensation, benefits, pensions and mobility, annual salary reviews, and the development of equitable structures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, business, finance or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in Total Rewards, compensation and benefits, and people analytics within a multinational environment.
• Deep expertise in compensation, benefits and pensions across multiple European countries, especially Germany.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and workforce analytics.
• Proven track record of driving transformation, cost-optimisation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Total Rewards strategy and governance across Central & Northern Europe.
• Drive compensation, benefits, pensions and mobility programs with compliance and excellence.
• Provide workforce cost insights, scenario modelling and strategic recommendations.
• Lead the annual salary review, STI/LTI budgeting and governance.
• Shape compensation structures and identify cost-optimisation opportunities.
• Drive People Analytics, transforming data into executive insights and dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Total Rewards

Compensation & Benefits

People Analytics

Budgeting & Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Fluent German & English

Education

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

Job description

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Total Rewards Director Central & Northern Europe (f/m/d)

Date: 18 Sept 2026

Location: Berlin, DE

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

Total Rewards Director Central & Northern Europe (f/m/d)

The position should ideally be based in Berlin; other locations may be considered.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a visionary Total Rewards Director to lead the Total Rewards agenda across Central & Northern Europe. Working at the intersection of people, business and finance, you will shape reward strategies, people analytics and workforce insights across eight countries and more than 13,000 employees. As a senior leader, you will influence key business decisions, drive transformation and leave a lasting legacy through sustainable, data-driven and commercially impactful people solutions.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead the Total Rewards strategy and governance across Central & Northern Europe, aligning reward programs with business priorities, market competitiveness and financial sustainability
• Drive compensation, benefits, pensions and international mobility programs , ensuring effective delivery, compliance and operational excellence across the region
• Partner with senior business leaders, Finance and HR teams to provide workforce cost insights, scenario modelling and strategic recommendations supporting growth, transformation and workforce planning
• Lead the annual salary review process, including STI/LTI implementation, budget modelling, forecasting and governance
• Shape competitive and equitable compensation structures while identifying cost optimisation opportunities across compensation, benefits, pensions and mobility programs
• Drive the People Analytics agenda, transforming workforce data into meaningful executive insights, dashboards and decisions covering workforce costs, headcount, compensation and key people indicators
• Lead continuous improvement, digitalisation and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, simplify processes and strengthen data quality and governance
• Develop and inspire a geographically dispersed team while fostering collaboration across countries, businesses and global Centres of Expertise

You’ll work with your team in several countries solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business, people and technology.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
• Significant leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, People Analytics or related HR disciplines within a multinational and complex environment
• Deep expertise in compensation, benefits and pensions across multiple European countries, with particularly strong knowledge of Germany
• Strong experience in people cost management, budgeting, forecasting and workforce analytics
• Proven track record of driving transformation, cost optimisation and operational excellence initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and operate as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders and employee representatives
• Proven leadership experience managing international and geographically dispersed teams
• Strong business and financial acumen combined with excellent communication, negotiation and change management capabilities
• Fluent German and English

How Success Is Measured

• Delivery of competitive, compliant and sustainable Total Rewards programs aligned with strategic business priorities
• Effective leadership and collaboration across regional, global and cross-functional stakeholder networks
• Increased use of workforce analytics and people insights to influence business decisions and workforce planning
• Measurable improvements in operational efficiency, governance, data quality and process effectiveness
• Successful execution of cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining employee value and market competitiveness
• Readiness for evolving regulatory requirements, including pay transparency, pay equity and related reporting obligations

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Shape the Total Rewards and People Analytics agenda for more than 13,000 employees across Central & Northern Europe
• Influence strategic business decisions through workforce insights, reward expertise and financial partnership
• Work alongside senior regional and global leaders to drive transformation, efficiency and sustainable growth
• Leverage cutting-edge HR technologies, people analytics and digital solutions to create measurable business impact
• Accelerate your career through continuous learning, international collaboration and leadership development

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex, and when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects, that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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