Global Rewards Strategy Lead – Hybrid Madrid

Swissport; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport is seeking a Senior Global Rewards Manager to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive global rewards strategy across regions. You will ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance with local regulations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and regional leads to align policies with business targets.

The role requires leadership across annual bonuses, merit and incentive programs, job architecture, and benefits, along with strong data modeling and benchmarking

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field and 8-10+ years of experience in compensation & benefits.
• Fluent/native English is required.
• Expert in Microsoft tools.
• Knowledge of Mercer IPE Methodology is a plus.
• Expertise in designing innovative compensation strategies for executives and governance.
• Experience with data modeling, analysis and global benchmarking; financial background.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance global compensation philosophy and strategy.
• Prepare analyses and materials for Head of Rewards CoE/CPO/NRC.
• Lead global rewards initiatives: bonuses, merit, ST/LT incentives, job architecture, pay bands, governance.
• Manage global benefits and vendor relationships; ensure global-local framework alignment.
• Advise regional HRBPs and country HR teams on global frameworks and local compliance.
• Support recruitment and HR leadership with job titling, descriptions and compensation analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with TA/TM to ensure excellent employee experience from hire to exit.
• Provide advisory services for regional CoE’s and HQ on complex cases.
• Stay current on EU pay transparency and related regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Executive interaction

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Negotiation skills

Data modeling

Global benchmarking

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

Swissport is seeking a Senior Global Rewards Manager to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive global rewards strategy across regions. You will ensure market competitiveness, internal equity, and compliance with local regulations while collaborating with HR, Finance, and regional leads to align policies with business targets.

The role requires leadership across annual bonuses, merit and incentive programs, job architecture, and benefits, along with strong data modeling and benchmarking