Head of Total Rewards & People Analytics

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission

Our mission is to foster an environment that drives innovation, high delivery, agility, and growth. We aim to empower our people to achieve their highest potential, aligning their ambitions with the company’s goals. Our rewards structure is aimed to support our strong performance-led culture, investing into people growth through targeted development opportunities. We aim at supporting our people in moments that matter. We ensure that our strategies and actions are aligned with our mission, driving GetYourGuide towards becoming the world’s leading platform for travel experiences.

Based in our Berlin headquarters and reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will lead a team that develops our Total Rewards strategy and solutions, partners with leaders, and embeds these solutions into the organisation. You will also lead our People Analytics function, focusing on delivering the best data insights to drive people decisions. 

We are seeking a strategic and results-orientedHead of Total Rewards and People Analytics to lead our Compensation & Benefits, and People Analytics functions. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative reward strategies, embedded in our culture and leveraging data analytics to drive informed people decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in total rewards, a passion for data-driven insights, and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams.

You will oversee:

• Total Rewards Strategy:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with GetYourGuide’s business goals and culture.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits programs, including executive compensation, base salary, variable pay, and equity plans.
• Compensation Management:
  • Lead the evolution of the design and management of salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and manage executive compensation packages.
• Benefits Administration:
  • Oversee the selection and management of benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other employee perks.
  • Evaluate and enhance benefits offerings to ensure they meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
• People Analytics:
  • Develop and lead the people analytics function to provide actionable insights to the people team and company leaders.
  • Utilize data to inform strategic decisions related to e.g talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Lead and mentor a team of compensation and analytics professionals.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership on total rewards strategy, implementation and links to other people related areas. 
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant rewards-related experience and associated qualifications within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
• Possesses a strong strategic outlook with intellectual curiosity, a passion for customer-centric problem solving, and adaptability in ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to articulate complex analyses and solutions clearly and concisely to leadership and employees.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Dynamic and proactive, thriving in a results-driven, fast-paced environment and consistently taking the initiative to drive projects forward.

How we set you up for success:

• Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
• Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies

And more...

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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