Strategic UK Total Rewards Partner

Kuehne+Nagel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Total Rewards Partner to lead compensation and benefits for the UK. You will work with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, compliant reward programs, aligned with global frameworks, while improving the employee experience locally.

You will partner with global Total Rewards teams and manage governance, ensuring local adherence to legislation and taxation, and you will drive market-informed reward initiatives shaped by data and insights.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Total Rewards contact for the UK organisation.
• 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

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Global matrix collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Total Rewards Partner to lead compensation and benefits for the UK. You will work with HR and business leaders to deliver competitive, compliant reward programs, aligned with global frameworks, while improving the employee experience locally.

You will partner with global Total Rewards teams and manage governance, ensuring local adherence to legislation and taxation, and you will drive market-informed reward initiatives shaped by data and insights.