Global Executive Compensation Leader

Wolters Kluwer; Alphen aan den Rijn; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer in the Netherlands seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-wide compensation strategy, governance, and execution for executive roles across the organization. You will advise senior leadership and ensure programs align with business strategy and market dynamics.

You will design and govern global executive compensation, drive consistency, mentor the COE team, and represent compensation in enterprise initiatives and executive forums, using analytics to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management or related field.
• 12–15+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience leading enterprise/global compensation programs.
• Ability to influence executive-level stakeholders in ambiguous environments.
• Strong knowledge of long-term incentive plans and base pay programs.

Responsibilities

• Owns and governs executive compensation philosophy, frameworks, and decision guidelines.
• Establishes governance models for base pay, incentives, and decisions.
• Partners with HR and Finance to ensure sustainability, competitiveness, and compliance.
• Leads compensation team and develops talent within COE.
• Serves as strategic partner to executives on compensation strategy and decisions.
• Oversees development of base pay programs and incentive harmonization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Compensation strategy

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Executive communication

Policy implementation

Market benchmarking

Consulting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Wolters Kluwer in the Netherlands seeks a Director of Executive Compensation to lead enterprise-wide compensation strategy, governance, and execution for executive roles across the organization. You will advise senior leadership and ensure programs align with business strategy and market dynamics.

You will design and govern global executive compensation, drive consistency, mentor the COE team, and represent compensation in enterprise initiatives and executive forums, using analytics to inform