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This role is the heart of compensation within our human resources team. Are you an experienced, Global Total Rewards Manager working within a startup or scale up environment?

We are looking to build a presence within our business, this is why we are recruiting the best in business to join us as we transition to a new and improved future. Does this sound like you? If so, then this could be an opportunity for you!

Role: Global Total Rewards Manager, Permanent

Direct Report: SVP Head of Total Rewards

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on skills and experience, plus annual bonuses.

Location: Candidates must be based in France, Germany or Italy, with a strong preference for France (Toulouse) or Germany (Hamburg).

Remote Work Flexibility: This role offers partial remote work, available only to candidates residing in the specified countries.

As Global Total Rewards Manager, you will report directly to our SVP Head of Total Rewards based in Verona, Italy. You will be responsible for overseeing global compensation and benefits processes. The design and development of processes and systems, supporting the business in building a greater future.

This role offers some hybrid and office-based with the location you will be based in. There will be some international travel required to suit business needs.

• Coordinating and lead various compensation activities and processes, such as the Annual Reward Cycle, promotions, LTI grants and other incentive programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to design and implement global compensation concepts and programs and propose improvements to ensure we remain competitive in the global talent market.
• Work closely with peers to ensure a holistic view of Total Rewards, including other aspects such as benefits and global mobility.
• Perform job evaluations and prepare compensation packages for senior executive positions.
• Proactively develop country-specific compensation programs in line with market and business needs.
• Maintain and improve C&B modules and processes in Workday (Advanced Compensation).
• Provide guidance and training to HR contacts and managers, mainly at the senior level.
• The main focus for this role will be initially focusing on compensation.

• A natural enjoyment of collaborating with people and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with “can do“ mentality and ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent data capture and analysis standards as well as written and oral presentation skills.
• Total Rewards managers establishing standards of total Rewards within their individual companies and also across the industry.
• Conducted market research compensation and benefits globally to ensure offering competitive pay to attract the top talent in the field of pharma, life sciences.
• Adhering to regulations by staying up to date and maintaining compliance with regulations globally.
• Preparing company budgets, quarterly and annual reviews.

• Proven 3 to 5 years experience within a global start-up or scale up business in compensation and benefits ideally within a matrix organization with a European or Global scope.
• Expertise in all aspects of rewards preferred, such as salary reviews, salary surveys, STI bonus plans, LTI plans, and benefits.
• Good understanding of tax and compliance regulations, Compensation & Benefits practices, and local legislation
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to change perspectives and obtain buy-in from all stakeholders as well as the ability to present to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Must be fluent in English (additional language skills in German, Italian or French preferred).

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.