Lead Equity & Incentive Compensation Partner

HelloFresh; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Hybrid working model

Employee discounts

Learning & development budget

German language learning budget

Headspace access

Office meals

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Lead Equity & Incentives Compensation Partner to own global equity and incentive design across markets. You will lead education, governance, and data integrity while partnering with Finance, Legal, and HR to shape compensation in a high-growth tech environment.

Reporting to the Global Director, Compensation Strategy, you will drive executive compensation benchmarks, offer construction, and regulatory disclosures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in progressive compensation roles with equity/incentives
• Experience in high-growth technology or e-commerce environments
• Strong knowledge of equity mechanics (RSUs, options, performance shares)
• Proven financial modelling and data analysis capabilities
• Experience in governance, SOX, and multi-jurisdictional compliance
• Ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional partners

Responsibilities

• Design and own global equity programs (RSUs, performance shares)
• Lead incentive plan design including STI/LTI and payout modelling
• Support executive compensation benchmarking and disclosures
• Develop and maintain governance framework, pay bands, and job architecture
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Talent on strategy, due diligence, and acquisition integrations
• Mentor other compensation team members and drive process improvements

Skills

Equity compensation

Incentive design

Executive pay

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Governance

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in HR

Certifications: CCP/CEP

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL

Python

BI tools

Job description

The role

HelloFresh is seeking a Lead Equity & Incentives Compensation Partner to drive the strategy and execution of our global equity programs, short- and long-term incentive plans, executive compensation, and rewards governance framework. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who has been deep in the mechanics of compensation in a high-growth technology company and is now ready to own a portfolio that spans program design, governance, and cross-functional influence. You will play a foundational role in defining our global rewards strategy and structuring defensible compensation frameworks.

Reporting to the Global Director, Compensation Strategy, you will serve as the subject matter expert across equity, incentives, and executive pay - working at the intersection of people, finance, legal, and the business. This role is central to building scalable, market-competitive compensation programs that support HelloFresh's continued growth across global markets.

What you’ll do

Equity Program Design & Execution

• Program Ownership: Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of HelloFresh's global equity programs - including RSUs, performance shares, and any new equity vehicles - ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and well-understood by employees.
• Platform & Data Integrity: Serve as the operational lead for the equity compensation platform, ensuring accurate data bridges between Workday, Payroll, and external equity administration tools.
• Equity Education: Develop scalable education materials - guides, FAQs, webinars - that help employees across all markets understand their equity awards and the broader compensation philosophy

Incentive Plans & Variable Pay

• STI & LTI Design: Lead the design and annual refresh of short-term and long-term incentive structures, including corporate bonus plans, sales incentive frameworks, and performance-based equity programs.
• Plan Modelling: Build and maintain incentive compensation models to evaluate cost, dilution, payout scenarios, and competitive positioning; translate model outputs into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Goal-Setting & Calibration: Partner with Finance and HR Business Partners during the annual goal-setting cycle to ensure incentive metrics are appropriately rigorous, measurable, and aligned to business priorities.
• Pay Mix Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of total compensation pay mix across roles, levels, and geographies to identify gaps and recommend design adjustments.

Executive Compensation

• C-Suite Support: Support executive compensation reviews, including benchmarking for C-suite and director-level roles, peer group analysis, and preparation of materials for Compensation Committee review.
• Benchmarking & Market Data: Manage relationships with compensation survey vendors; lead annual and ad-hoc benchmarking exercises to keep HelloFresh's executive pay competitive.
• Offer Construction: Partner with Talent Acquisition and senior HR leadership to structure competitive offers for executive hires, including equity, sign-on, and ongoing compensation considerations.
• Disclosure & Reporting: Support preparation of executive compensation disclosures and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Rewards Governance & Compliance

• Governance Framework: Develop and maintain HelloFresh's global compensation governance framework — including salary band structures, job architecture, and pay approval workflows — ensuring consistency, fairness, and auditability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable securities law, tax regulations, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions (DE, US, UK, and others); lead preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Pay Equity: Design and execute regular pay equity analyses across gender, ethnicity, and tenure; surface findings and drive remediation plans in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
• SOX & Audit Support: Maintain rigorous controls and documentation for equity and incentive programs to support internal and external audit requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline compensation operations, including tooling, workflows, and AI-assisted analytics.

Strategic Partnership & Program Building

• Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the compensation expert for HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal — providing timely, data-driven guidance on compensation decisions across the employee lifecycle.
• M&A and Expansion: Support compensation due diligence and integration work for acquisitions and new market entries, ensuring programs can scale with the business.
• Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex compensation concepts into clear narratives for senior leaders, the Compensation Committee, and employees at all levels.
• Team Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to more members of the compensation team, including the Senior Equity Compensation Analyst.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 4 years focused on equity, incentives, or executive compensation in a high-growth global technology or e-commerce company.
• Program Builder: Demonstrated track record of designing and scaling compensation programs from the ground up — not just administering inherited ones.
• Technical Depth: Strong command of equity mechanics (RSUs, options, performance shares), incentive plan design, and executive pay practices. Familiarity with SOX, EU Pay Transparency, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Analytical Rigour: Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus). Comfortable building models that inform multi-million dollar decisions.
• Governance Mindset: Experience developing or maintaining global compensation governance frameworks, job architectures, and pay equity programs.
• Stakeholder Influence: Proven ability to work effectively with Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior executives; capable of presenting complex analyses in simple, compelling terms.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Economics, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) are highly preferred.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating rapid change; thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

What we offer

Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.

• Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.
• Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.
• Invest in your growth with an annual learning & development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.
• Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

Are you up for the challenge?