Global Total Rewards Partner - UK

Kühne + Nagel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Total Rewards Partner in the UK to lead compensation, benefits, and reward programs within a global framework. The role partners with international Total Rewards teams and local HR leadership to translate global strategy into local programs that attract and retain talent.

You will drive analytical insight, governance, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in a complex, global matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or a comparable analytical HR function.
• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, incentive plans, and reward processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve compensation, benefits, and reward programs in line with global frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on compensation, incentives, job evaluations, and reward policies.
• Mannual bonus processes, bonus plan assignments, and reward-related governance activities.
• Lead compensation analysis, international transfers, and incentive calculations.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax requirements, and governance standards.
• Partner with global Total Rewards teams to implement reward initiatives and manage local adaptations.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to enhance reward programs and employee value proposition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Communication & influencing

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Finance / HR

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Total Rewards Partner in the UK to lead compensation, benefits, and reward programs within a global framework. The role partners with international Total Rewards teams and local HR leadership to translate global strategy into local programs that attract and retain talent.

You will drive analytical insight, governance, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in a complex, global matrix environment.