Global Total Rewards Expert (m/f/d)

Kuehne+Nagel; Mejorada del Campo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Global Total Rewards Expert to lead compensation and benefits activities across Europe, partnering with Total Rewards Partners and local HR teams to deliver Total Rewards programs while managing data and systems.

The role emphasizes benchmarking, job evaluation, STI calculations, and pay-gap analyses, with focus on compliant, market-aligned strategies across regions. Fluent English and advanced BI skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytical roles within Compensation & Benefits, Finance or related functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• Solid financial acumen with understanding of legal, tax, and employment legislation.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets.
• Advanced Excel; experience with BI/data viz tools (Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with job evaluation methodologies and/or CCP/GRP certifications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to handle confidential information.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation & benefits processes across Europe.
• Benchmark analysis, job evaluation, international transfer analysis, STI calculations, and pay gap analytics.
• Provide second-level support and expert guidance to local HR and business stakeholders.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to HR teams on compensation frameworks.
• Monitor and analyse local market data for competitive Total Rewards strategies.
• Assist rollout of global initiatives at country level.
• Ensure compliance with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements based on local needs and regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fluent English

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

It\'s more than a job

This Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and... toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine.

As a Global Total Rewards Expert (m/f/d), you will support compensation and benefits processes across Europe. You will work closely with Total Rewards Partners and local HR teams to deliver Total Rewards programs, while managing related data and systems effectively.

How you create impact

• Support the execution of Compensation & Benefits (Total Rewards) processes across Europe, ensuring alignment with global standards and local implementation plans.
• Act as a key contact for day-to-day requests, including benchmark analysis, job evaluation, international transfer analysis, STI calculations, and pay gap analytics.
• Provide second-level support and expert guidance to local HR and business stakeholders on Total Rewards processes and policies.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to HR teams to ensure consistent application of compensation frameworks and practices.
• Monitor and analyse local market data to inform competitive and compliant Total Rewards strategies.
• Support the rollout of global initiatives and changes at country level, ensuring smooth adoption and understanding by local HR teams.
• Ensure compliance with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, adapting global frameworks where necessary.
• Identify process improvements and recommend enhancements based on local needs, market trends, and regulatory developments.

What we would like you to bring

• 5+ years of experience in analytical roles within Compensation & Benefits, Finance, or related functions in a complex, global organization.
• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• Solid financial acumen with understanding of legal, tax, and employment legislation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, synthesize, and simplify large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI/data visualization tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Familiarity with job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer IPE) and/or relevant certifications (e.g., CCP, GRP).
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines while handling confidential information.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

What\'s in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise, shape processes, and deliver innovative solutions for some of the world\'s largest customers. We are continuously expanding our global network and product portfolio, creating career opportunities across diverse functions and regions. As a leader in the logistics industry, we offer a collaborative, digital, and customer-focused environment where you will work with motivated colleagues from around the world. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive online application.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.