Head of EMEA Total Rewards

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ERM is a global sustainability consulting firm and we are looking for a commercially oriented EMEA Rewards Director to lead our total rewards function. The focus of this role will be on driving and maturing our reward philosophy and approach for the EMEA region to help attract, retain and motivate talent across a diverse set of roles and skillsets.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as an EMEA Rewards Director with demonstrable expertise and knowledge, including strategic reward leadership, benchmarking, job architecture and evaluation, salary band design and benefits plan design. Experience in professional services or consulting is preferred and knowledge of Workday is a plus.

We are passionate about our people, their well-being and development. If you share our values and are motivated by opportunities to shape, build and run a sustainability service team that makes a real impact to our client’s businesses, ERM is the right place for you. We offer a flexible working environment and competitive salary.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and manage all end-to-end annual reward cycle activities, including the annual pay review, bonus cycle, internal pay equity review and benchmarking process.
• Act as a strategic reward partner to the EMEA senior leadership team, providing expert reward guidance to support business needs.
• Develop and deliver reward communication and education materials for the EMEA region.
• Stakeholder management, collaborating effectively with both regional and global/group stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with regional and Group reward counterparts on global reward projects and process implementations.
• Lead large-scale reward projects in the region and globally as needed, such as readiness for EU Pay Transparency Directive, job architecture review, global benefits management transition.
• Lead a small team of reward professionals.

Experience

• Senior reward experience working strategically and operationally across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Deep technical expertise in reward frameworks, processes and plan design.
• Knowledge of reward compliance topics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, preferably with experience working in a matrixed environment.
• Very strong Excel and data analysis.
• Previous experience with Workday and WTW’s Global Grading methodology would be a plus.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging.