Director Total Rewards

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

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is recruiting a Director Total Rewards, responsible for managing compensation and benefits strategies across EMEA and APAC regions. The role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, compliance, and effective communication to drive strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Total Rewards and project management skills, alongside relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Over a decade of experience in Total Rewards.
• Proven track record of implementing Total Rewards strategies.
• Experience in leading complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement total rewards strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with teams and vendors to align rewards programs.
• Manage communication strategy for employee education on total rewards.

Skills

Leadership

Total Rewards Strategy

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or Law

Job description

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Client:

Talents First - Executive Search & Selection

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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] .