Head of EMEA Total Rewards

ERM; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, is seeking an EMEA Rewards Director to lead the total rewards function for the EMEA region. You will shape pay, bonus, benchmarking, job architecture and benefits to attract, retain and motivate diverse talent across multiple countries.

The role requires strategic leadership with hands-on experience across borders, experience in Workday is a plus, and you will head a small rewards team, partner with regional and global stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Senior reward leadership experience across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Deep technical expertise in reward frameworks, processes and plan design.
• Knowledge of reward compliance topics.
• Excellent stakeholder management in a matrix environment.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with Workday and Global Grading methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end annual reward cycle activities including pay review and bonus cycles.
• Act as strategic reward partner to EMEA senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver reward communications and education materials for the EMEA region.
• Manage stakeholders across regional and global groups.
• Collaborate with regional and Group reward counterparts on global projects.
• Lead large-scale reward projects and readiness for directives (e.g., EU Pay Transparency).
• Lead a small team of reward professionals.

Skills

Reward leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis (Excel)

Education

Degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday

Global Grading knowledge

Job description

Shape a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations.

Sustainability is our business. Make it yours.

A great opportunity has arisen for a commercially orientated EMEA Rewards Director to join our EMEA HR Team at ERM, a global sustainability consulting firm. The focus of this role will be on leading the total reward function to drive and mature our reward philosophy and approach for EMEA region to help attract, retain and motivate talents across a diverse set of roles and skillset.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as an EMEA Rewards Director with demonstrable expertise and knowledge in this field, including: strategic reward leadership, benchmarking, job architecture and evaluation, salary band design, benefits plan design. We would prefer if you have prior experience working in professional services or consulting environment and if you have knowledge of Workday.

ERM has enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being and development. ERMers take accountability, are client focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies. If you share our values, beliefs in sustainability and are motivated by opportunities to shape, build and run a sustainability service team that makes a real impact to our client’s businesses, ERM is the right place for you. We offer a flexible working environment and competitive salary.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and manage all end-to-end annual reward cycle activities, including the annual pay review and bonus cycle, internal pay equity review, benchmarking process.
• Act as a strategic reward partner to the EMEA senior leadership team, providing expert reward guidance to support business needs.
• Development and delivery of reward communication and education materials for the EMEA region
• Stakeholder management, collaborating effectively with both regional and global/group stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with regional and Group reward counterparts on global reward projects and process implementations
• Lead large-scale reward projects in the region and globally as needed, such as readiness for EU Pay Transparency Directive, job architecture review, global benefits management transition.
• Lead a small team of reward professionals

Experience

• Senior reward experience working strategically and operationally across multiple countries in EMEA
• Deep technical expertise in reward frameworks, processes and plan design
• Knowledge of reward compliance topics
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, preferably with experience working in a matrixed environment
• Very strong excel and data analysis
• Previous experience of Workday and of WTW’s Global Grading methodology would be a plus

We are the leading global force in sustainability consulting, leveraging the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and deliver unparalleled solutions that positively impact our clients, our employees and the communities we serve.

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The recommended recruiting range for this role is €90,000-€110,000. In accordance with local legislation, the salary information displayed applies to Italy only. Recommended recruiting salary bands in other locations will differ.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report.