Total Rewards Advisor - Central & Western Europe

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You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. 

It starts with YOU.

This is a great opportunity to join the EMEA regional Total Reward team and be part of the Centre of Excellence that will be driving all the Total Reward practices for the assigned countries within EMEA region to align to our Global Total Reward Philosophy and providing support to respective Talent Business Partners.  The purpose of this role is to act as the Total Rewards Advisor on all Total Rewards related matters for Western & Central European countries. In this role you will drive Total Rewards initiatives and ensure flawless execution of core reward processes aimed at supporting the K-C talent agenda and leveraging processes, projects, and tools. You will also have responsibility for implementing and sharing best practices and contributing to shaping leading Reward strategy designs.

The Total Rewards Advisor reports directly to the Total Rewards Director for EMEA and partners closely with local Talent business partner, finance, and procurement teams.

Location: We offer a flexible remote working model for German speaking professionals based in Germany giving you the autonomy to work where you thrive best. The position can also be based in France

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the in-country Compensation planning cycle, Market pricing and annual activities related to the Global Bonus Plan, Merit Process and Mid-Year review process.

• Provide support in regard to development of short-term sales incentives, production/mill incentives

• Support the implementation of and drive the K-C career framework and job architecture projects for the countries in scope

• Support the preparation for and implementation of the European Pay Transparency directive

• Support for wage negotiations for countries in scope with Benchmark/Market information and act as Total Rewards Advisor

• Manage competitive Retirement Benefits

• Implement and manage competitive and cost-efficient Employee Health & Insurance benefits

• Leverage benefit programs to support the Wellbeing framework implementation in line with global benefits governance

• Develop, manage and implement other employee benefits to drive the employee value proposition

• Participate in global Total Reward project teams to develop/review/update global programs

About Us
Page®. Popla®. Kleenex®. Huggies® and Kotex®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You are experienced in partnering with senior HR and business leaders ideally in large FMCG business and /or global C&B consulting. You are also experienced in a Multinational matrixed organization. You can work effectively towards multiple deadlines, excellent attention to detail and project management skills are your strengths. You are a self-starter, with dedication, passion, and commitment to “make it happen’’. Able to work effectively within a dynamic and changing environment, adapting at short notice where needed.

• Proven experience in managing compensation & benefits within multiple countries.

• Degree in HR/Finance

• Thorough command of compensation and benefits management principles and job evaluation/pricing techniques (GRP certification and/or familiarity with IPE or Hay systems will be an advantage)

• High level legislative and tax knowledge impacting benefits, allowances, and compensation practices.

• Ability to manage connections with HR, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders

• Able to work accurately and to tight deadlines, with an exceptional attention to detail, excellent project management skills

• Able to work effectively within a dynamic and changing environment, adapting at short notice where needed

• Highly analytical and advanced knowledge of Microsoft software systems (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

• Business proficiency in one of additional European language will be highly advantageous.

We Offer

We want to grow together with you – that’s why we offer numerous attractive training and development opportunities. You will work in a pleasant and open environment with a global character, where collaboration is very important to us.

• Attractive, market-oriented compensation

• Performance-based bonus

• 30 days of vacation per year

• SharePlus – employee share program

• 100% top-up of statutory sick pay

• Job bike program

• Corporate benefits

• Accident insurance

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation and immigration visas support for this role.
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