HR Total Rewards Consultant (fixed-term)

SAP SE; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP in 's-Hertogenbosch is seeking a professional to drive and deliver strategic Total Rewards initiatives across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This role requires a solid understanding of Dutch benefits legislation and the ability to lead high-impact projects from concept to implementation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in HR or Total Rewards and a project-driven mindset, ensuring compliance and market competitiveness while managing stakeholder and vendor relationships effectively.

Join the EMEA Total Rewards team at SAP and contribute to enhancing employee experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Total Rewards, or a related business field.
• Strong understanding of Total Rewards principles.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch benefits legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic Total Rewards initiatives for Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg.
• Lead initiatives end-to-end ensuring legal compliance.
• Design and manage Benefits programs in alignment with global standards.

Skills

Total Rewards Planning

Reward Design & Management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration or HR

Job description

Responsibilities

In this role, you will drive and deliver strategic Total Rewards initiatives in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, as well as ad-hoc support for other EMEA countries. You will own projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with local legislation and delivering a seamless employee experience.

Lead structured, high-impact Total Rewards projects, translating policy into practical, compliant, and scalable solutions. Example initiatives include Expense Allowance and Pension (both in the Netherlands).

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead initiatives end-to-end (scope, plan, execute, test, evaluate outcomes)
• Translate complex regulations and policies into clear, practical processes and SOPs
• Support operational work to implement Total Reward programs and plans, manage local projects, and ensure legal compliance and market competitiveness
• Ensure consistency, governance, and audit-ready documentation
• Design and manage Benefits programs and vendor relationships in alignment with the Global Benefits team
• Drive stakeholder alignment, facilitate decision-making, and manage risks and dependencies
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and simplification of Total Rewards programs and ways of working

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, HR, or a comparable field
• Experience in HR, Total Rewards, or a related business field
• Strong understanding of Total Rewards principles and their practical application
• Solid knowledge of Dutch benefits legislation and market practices
• Project-driven mindset with the ability to structure, prioritize, and deliver outcomes end-to-end
• Analytical and solution-oriented thinking; able to translate regulations into actionable processes
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills; comfortable working with Legal, Tax, Finance, HR, and providers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Clear and effective communication skills in English
• Customer focus and trust building

Desired Competencies & Skills

• Total Rewards Planning
• Reward Design & Management
• Reward Payment & Processing
• Reporting & Analytics

Where you belong

Member of the EMEA Total Rewards – Social Partners team and the extended global TR community, supporting business and geographic Total Reward requirements. The role reports to the Social Partners Relationship Management Head.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. SAP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Successful candidates may be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.