Senior Total Rewards Partner - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Total Rewards Partner to support our existing Total Rewards team within the People & Organization (P&O) department. This Senior Total Rewards Partner remote role will play a crucial part in developing and executing the reward strategy for Zalando in close collaboration with the senior management team. The scope of responsibilities includes total reward benchmarking, regular salary review processes, executive compensation, and the design and implementation of global equity plans.

In addition, the team is responsible for managing Zalando’s comprehensive employee benefits portfolio. You will enhance our organization's understanding of compensation practices, making them more attractive and aligned with our rewards strategy and business needs.

What You'll Do

• Create, enhance, and implement compensation processes and programs, focusing on professional and managerial roles in our European hubs.
• Conduct complex data analyses, interpret trends, and provide strategic recommendations to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices.
• Lead and oversee key rewards initiatives, ensuring timely execution and seamless integration with broader P&O strategies.
• Stay ahead of evolving market trends and regulatory changes to align our compensation philosophy with compliance and business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including P&O Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, Legal, Communications, and Work Council representatives, to ensure smooth implementation and communication of rewards programs.
• Collaborate with external consultants and rewards experts to benchmark practices, anticipate trends, and continuously refine our approach.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related areas within a complex, global organization or consultancy firm.
• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Social Studies, or a related field.
• Experience in applying Product Design principles to People-related topics is a strong plus.
• Strong learner with a proactive approach to expanding knowledge and skills.
• Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep the big picture in mind.
• Excellent ability to engage different audiences, distill complex topics, and communicate them in a clear, digestible way.
• Solution-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrates strong accountability, thrives on feedback, and can work autonomously.
• Fluency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days).
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work per week.
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year.
• Employee shares program.
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando.
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement).
• Family services, including counseling and support.
• Health and wellbeing options, including mental health support and coaching.