EMEA Total Rewards Leader: Compensation & Benefits

International Flavors & Fragrances; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a seasoned Total Rewards Manager to shape compensation, benefits and retirement strategies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa during a period of transformation and growth. You will partner with HR and global rewards teams to ensure market-aligned, well-governed programs and data-driven decision-making.

As the regional lead for EMEA, you will drive governance, benchmark insights and cost-effective benefits, while supporting workforce

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Total Rewards or broader HR experience with significant compensation responsibility.
• Experience supporting multi-country compensation programs across EMEA.
• Experience supporting pension, retirement or long-term savings programs within a multinational environment.
• Experience partnering with HR and business stakeholders on compensation, benefits and workforce-related decisions.
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits and retirement practices across multiple EMEA countries.
• Experience working with external compensation surveys and market benchmarking methodologies.
• Experience working within a multinational organization and professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compensation planning, salary review and rewards processes across the region, providing data-informed recommendations and supporting implementation where appropriate.
• Ensure alignment of rewards governance, job evaluation and compensation practices across EMEA markets.
• Leverage market benchmarking and workforce insights to support informed talent, retention and workforce investment decisions.
• Serve as the primary regional contact for the Global Benefits Director on EMEA benefits and retirement programs.
• Partner with benefits vendors, consultants, trustees and local stakeholders to facilitate effective administration and ongoing program management.
• Provide benefits and retirement program analysis to inform decision-making, risk management, cost oversight and long‑term program sustainability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline rewards processes, enhance operational efficiency and improve transparency in rewards decision-making.
• Help ensuring compliance with local requirements across EMEA countries.

Skills

Total Rewards

Compensation strategy

Benefits administration

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Tools

Workday

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a seasoned Total Rewards Manager to shape compensation, benefits and retirement strategies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa during a period of transformation and growth. You will partner with HR and global rewards teams to ensure market-aligned, well-governed programs and data-driven decision-making.

As the regional lead for EMEA, you will drive governance, benchmark insights and cost-effective benefits, while supporting workforce