Regional CoE Head Total Rewards Europe (d/f/m)

About this Position

As the Regional CoE Head Total Rewards Europe, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of Henkel's Total Rewards strategy across the European region with more than 30 countries. In this strategic leadership role, you will ensure that compensation, incentive, and benefits programs support business objectives, remain competitive in the market, and foster employee engagement while optimizing costs. You will work closely with local, regional, and global stakeholders to drive harmonization, governance, and innovation across the rewards landscape.

What you´ll do

Shape and lead Henkel's Total Rewards strategy across Europe, ensuring competitive, equitable, and business-aligned reward programs that support organizational performance and talent objectives

Drive harmonization, governance and continuous improvement of rewards policies and processes across Europe and ensure consistent application of reward principles across the region while balancing local market requirements, regulatory obligations, and business needs

Partner closely with Global Centers of Expertise and cross-functional stakeholders to develop innovative reward solutions and share best practices across the region

Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local stakeholders on Total Rewards matters by interpreting market trends, benchmarking insights, legislative developments, and cost dynamics, and providing strategic recommendations

Guide and develop the European Total Rewards CoE team, fostering collaboration, capability building, and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Serve as an active member of the European leadership team, providing transparent communication, ensuring compliance, and aligning stakeholders on key initiatives, priorities, and challenges

What makes you a good fit

University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in a regional Total Rewards role within a global multinational organization or similarly complex environment

Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and drive outcomes through influence in a matrix organization

Strong expertise in compensation, benefits, reward strategy, and market benchmarking

Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data and insights to support decision-making

Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels

Growth mindset, adaptability, and advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Some perks of joining Henkel

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.