Job Description
Head of Reward - EMEA
Location: Flexible UK or EMEA location (with hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive package including bonus and benefits
We're working with a global leader in the industrial and distribution sector to recruit a Head of Reward. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced reward professional to take ownership of reward strategy and operations across the EMEA region.
You'll lead on the delivery of reward and benefits frameworks, with a strong focus on sales incentive design, and collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver reward and benefits strategies across EMEA
- Design and manage sales incentive schemes
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align reward with commercial goals
- Provide operational support during peak periods - this is a hands-on role
- Influence and support decision-making at a senior, strategic level
Candidate Profile:
- Experienced in delivering reward across multiple EMEA countries
- Demonstrated expertise in sales incentive design (essential)
- Strong balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Ideally multilingual or experienced in multicultural environments
- Comfortable working in complex, matrixed global organisations
Package Overview:
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus potential up to 30%
- Car allowance of £5,100
- Private medical insurance including family cover
- Pension contributions up to 10.5% employer (based on employee input)
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave
- Flexible hybrid working (UK or key EMEA regions)
International Considerations:
The business is open to hiring in Italy, Spain, France, or Germany, where employing entities exist. Occasional travel to the UK may be required.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a reward professional who wants to operate at a regional level with real influence, while maintaining hands-on ownership. If you have the experience and are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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