Manager Total Rewards

Sterling Kohler; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Manager - Total Rewards to drive the Compensation & Benefits agenda across EMEA. You will develop competitive programs, ensure compliance with legal standards, and act as a consultant to business leaders. This role requires a minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar role, a strong understanding of EMEA regulations, and proficiency in English. The position offers a hybrid work model with a salary of up to £70K and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Car cash allowance

Annual bonus

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in multinational companies or consulting preferred.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to global teams.
• Ability to draw insights from market data.

Responsibilities

• Drive Total Rewards agenda for EMEA.
• Design and implement competitive benefits programmes.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking.
• Advising leaders on compensation and benefits.

Skills

University graduate or above in relevant discipline

Minimum 8 years experience in a similar role

Good understanding of EMEA laws and regulations

Proficiency in both written and spoken English

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

University degree

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Manager - Total Rewards

Hybrid working – with a minimum of 3 days per week working from our office in Quedgeley, Gloucester.

Salary up to £70K (subject to skills & experience) plus a fantastic benefits package including car cash allowance, annual bonus and access to our flexible benefits platform.

It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries. We are continuing to experience significant growth and reinvestment into our privately owned, $7 billion business.

Opportunity

You’ll drive the Total Rewards agenda for EMEA as part of Kohler’s Global Compensation & Benefits team. You will design and implement competitive benefits programmes, wellbeing initiatives and compensation practices that strengthen our market position and ensure fair, equitable and compliant rewards.

You will conduct market research and benchmarking—especially within the FMCD and manufacturing sectors—to shape compensation and benefits strategies. You’ll ensure all Total Rewards programmes meet legal requirements, align with company pay principles and portraying business needs.

You will also act as a key consultant to FMCD business leaders and plant HR teams across EMEA, helping them develop benefits policies and initiatives that align with regional HR strategy and Koh berg's global Total Rewards philosophy.

Specific Responsibilities

Compensation & Governance

• Serve as the EMEA Total Rewards expert, advising leaders on compensation and benefits to attract and retain talent.
• Lead annual merit, bonus and promotion cycles, ensuring accurate tools, budgeting, calibration and communication.
• Maintain അത́ global job architecture, pay ranges and fractions across countries.
• Manage compensation surveys, benchmarking and market analysis; ensure HRIS data accuracy.

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Design and manage country‑specific benefits programmes, including medical, life, disability, pensions and allowances.
• Oversee renewals, RFPs, vendor performance and cost management.
• Drive wellbeing initiatives and increase visibility of benefits offerings.
• Produce HR dashboards and manage benefits benchmarking.

Incentives & Pay for Performance

• Design and update variable pay plans, pricing requests, pay grades and job levels.
• Implement global compensation policies across EMEA and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk

• Ensure adherence to EMEA pay and employment regulations,िर्शिञ pay transparency and equal pay requirements.
• Partner with external consultants and support M&A due diligence and integration.

Analytics & Enablement

• Build compensation and benefits dashboards; lead pay equity reviews.
• Train HRBPs and managers on Total Rewards philosophy, tools and guidelines.

Processes & Tools

• Own the rewards calendar and change‑management communications.
• Administer rewards in HRIS/Comp tools (Workday, SAP); ensure data quality and drive process improvements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR, TA, Finance, Legal and regional leaders to deliver country‑aligned solutions.
• Manage vendors and brokers, negotiating terms and monitoring SLAs.

Skills / Requirements

• University graduate or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years experience in a similar role in a multinational company or consulting background is preferred.
• Good understanding of EMEA laws and kontakt regulations.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Flexible toroffeb onto travel and able to adapt to work with global teams.
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• Ability to influence stakeholders and put market data to practical use by drawing meaning inferences within timelines.

We can offer you a lot in return!

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we are driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

At our EMEA Corporate Services we support Kohler businesses in our region, we have an excellent team of dedicated associates focused on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring every interaction is a genuine, positive and rewarding experience for both our internal and external customers. We represent the Corporate Functions found in Kohler, Wisconsin here in the EMEA region – Finance, Tax, IT, Internal Audit, Procurement, Regional Operations for Global Shared Services, Environment Health & Safety, Legal, and HR. We all pride ourselves on adding value to the Kohler businesses we support in the region and work closely with our Kohler Corporate colleagues in Wisconsin on global initiatives and projects.

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history,েটধডি creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com/careers.

Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. If, as an individual with a disability, you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR department through [e-mail].