Total Rewards Manager

Pelion S.A.; Województwo łódzkie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare company in Poland is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the total rewards strategy across Poland and Europe. This role requires over 8 years of experience in compensation and benefits within large international firms. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and fluency in English. The position offers stability, an opportunity to influence HR projects, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical care

Drug insurance

Sports card

Language course

Group insurance

Discounts on company products

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards practice in large international companies.
• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations.
• Experience in managing executive compensation and long-term incentive systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies for Poland and Europe.
• Lead design and management of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations for total rewards programs.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pelion S.A. is one of the largest companies operating in the healthcare market in Poland and Lithuania. Pelion's services cover all market segments (wholesale, retail, and hospital) and support patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers. Pelion is a holding company that has ownership over all areas of operations carried out by Polska Grupa Farmaceutyczna S.A., Urtica, Pharmalink DOZ S.A., Limedika, Gintarine Vaistine, Norfos Vaistine and numerous other companies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement total rewards strategies for Poland and another European countries as well for new markets that align with the organization’s goals and objectives
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of the compensation and benefits programs, including executive compensation, base salary and variable pay, salary benchmarking and job evaluation
• Ensure that the total rewards programs comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the total rewards programs and monitor market trends to maintain Pelion’s competitiveness in the business environment
• Develop and implement recognition programs to drive employee engagement and retention
• Planning and management of payroll costs, preparing budgets and monitoring variances
• Work closely with HR business partners and other stakeholders to ensure that total rewards programs are integrated into broader HR and business strategies
• Develop and deliver communications and training on total rewards programs to employees, managers, and other stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts with external partners

Expectations

• 8+ years of experience in total rewards practice in large international companies with complex structure
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations
• Experience in managing executive compensation and long-term incentive system
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels as well as capability to approach sensitive topics with clarity and discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Fluency in English

Offer

• Stable employment in the largest Polish healthcare company with an established market position
• Participating in a business transformation, creating a center of competence in the area of compensation and benefits for European countries
• Position with real influence & decision-making, and with possibility to create and implement innovative solutions
• Opportunity to lead interesting, international HR projects
• Working in a close-knit and experienced team of HR specialists
• A comprehensive benefits package (medical care, drug insurance, sports card, language course, group insurance, discounts on company products).