Director Total Rewards

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial technology firm is recruiting a Director Total Rewards to implement and manage comprehensive compensation strategies across EMEA and APAC. The role requires extensive experience in total rewards, strong leadership capabilities, and involvement in project management. This position is remote, with regular international travel, and seeks a candidate with both a Bachelor's and preferred Master's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Typically over a decade of experience in Total Rewards.
• Experience in senior roles demonstrating strategic skills.
• Track record of complex project management success.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement total rewards strategies across EMEA and APAC.
• Manage communication strategy and develop employee education programs.
• Lead change management efforts related to total rewards initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Project Management

Change Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

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Client:

Talents First - Executive Search & Selection

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a global industrial technology leader known for delivering advanced systems and solutions across critical manufacturing sectors. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, the company combines innovation, operational excellence, and a values-driven culture to support sustainable growth and high-performing teams worldwide. As part of their continued organizational development, the company is currently recruiting a:

Director Total Rewards

The Director, Total Rewards is responsible for designing, implementing and managing comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions. This role will ensure legal compliance, cost effectiveness and that total rewards programs support the most critical business initiatives.

This role will collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization and manage various benefit vendors. This role will lead all areas of rewards programs including health & welfare benefits, compensation, wellness and retirement for regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Total Rewards Strategic Initiatives: Implement total rewards strategies that align with organizational goals and support business objectives.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment of total rewards programs. Provide support to local HR when implementing global rewards strategy and programs. The support may include involvement in negotiations with (Central) Works Council, Unions, Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, Tax and Social Security authorities.
• Change Management: Direct change management efforts related to total rewards initiatives, fostering innovation, and driving continuous improvement.
• Communication: Manage communication strategy for specific programs and develop employee education programs to ensure employees understand total rewards, their value, and available resources.
• Project Management: Manage various total rewards projects, including design, implementation, and administration.

Ideal Profile

Experience

• Extensive Total Rewards Experience: Typically, over a decade of experience in Total Rewards, with a proven track record of successfully implementing Total Rewards strategies at a senior level.
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a senior role in Total Rewards, demonstrating operational and strategic skills.
• Project Management Experience: Demonstrated project management skills and a track record of success in bringing complex, cross-functional projects to successful completion.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or Law (preferred)

This profile outlines the essential aspects of this role, highlighting the strategic and leadership responsibilities required to drive Total Rewards initiatives within an organization.

Additional Information

• Location: Remote, with regular international travel across EMEA and APAC.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via LinkedIn or send your application by email to [emailprotected] .