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Senior Manager Rewards & Benefits

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 4 months ago

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Simon-Kucher

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Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Simon-Kucher doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • German

    The ad asks for German, or counts it in your favour.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 6+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
  • Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
  • Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work - whether it's remotely or in the office.
  • Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
  • Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Several (at least 6-8) years of experience in HR, with strong focus on Compensation & Benefits in a global or regional role.
  • Proven experience in managing or significantly contributing to global compensation frameworks, bonus programs, and reward cycles.
  • Strong understanding of compensation benchmarking, market practices, and total rewards principles.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Compensation and Employee Central (EC) modules.
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to translate data into insights.
  • Experience in international and/or matrix organizations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Clear, structured, and confident communication style.
  • Hands-on, reliable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance operational and strategic work.

Nice to have

  • Experience with regulatory topics (e.g., EU Pay Transparency Directive) is a strong plus.

Languages

  • Business fluent in English; German and other languages are a plus.

The role

As Manager Global Compensation & Rewards, you will take an expert role in shaping, enhancing, and governing our global compensation landscape. You will oversee all aspects of compensation across regions, ensuring alignment with our total rewards philosophy, market competitiveness, and evolving regulatory requirements.

You will work in close partnership with the Rewards team, who plays a key role in the operational execution and continuous development of reward processes and programs. Together, you will ensure effective delivery, consistent standards, and ongoing enhancement of global compensation and benefits structures.

What you'll do

  • Compensation Strategy, Processes & Governance: Own and continuously enhance global compensation frameworks, bonus and incentive programs, and salary review cycles, ensuring alignment with total rewards strategy, market benchmarks, and consistency across regions while acting as a senior advisor on complex compensation topics.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (including EU Pay Transparency Directive) and drive the development of fair, transparent pay structures in close collaboration with regional HR, Legal, and Finance.
  • SAP SuccessFactors (Compensation Focus): Own and optimize the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module and related EC structures, ensuring system readiness, high data quality, and continuous improvements in collaboration with IT and HR teams.
  • Benefits & HR Projects: Contribute to global benefits and rewards initiatives (e.g. mobility, allowances), ensuring alignment with total rewards strategy and supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Stakeholder Management & Communication: Partner with global and local stakeholders to align on compensation topics, drive decision-making, and deliver clear, structured communication while handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Hiring process

Your personal contact:

Simon-Kucher Recruitment Team
recruitment.spain@simon-kucher.com

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global management consultancy specializing in pricing, sales, and marketing strategy, with a strong focus on commercial growth. The firm operates across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods, and is known for its expertise in pricing optimization and behavioral economics. With a presence in over 40 countries, Simon-Kucher serves as a strategic partner to many of the world's leading companies.

Industry
Consulting
Founded
1985
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Bonn, Germany
In Spain
Madrid
Website
simon-kucher.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Simon-Kucher has an office in Madrid, Spain, offering opportunities for professionals interested in the Spanish market.
  • The firm operates in over 40 countries, providing international mobility and cross-border project opportunities.
  • Simon-Kucher is consistently ranked among the world's best consulting firms by Forbes, indicating a strong reputation in the industry.
  • The company focuses on pricing and commercial strategy, offering specialized career paths in these areas.

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About the company & team

If you're interested, and if you'd like to offer your skills and commitment to our international team, then we would be pleased to receive your application.

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About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy - product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital - based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world's leading commercial growth and pricing specialist. simon-kucher.com

We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone - our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

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