Senior Partner Total Rewards (all genders)

<p></p><p><b><b>THE ROLE &amp; THE TEAM</b></b></p><p><span>We are currently looking for a Senior Partner Total Rewards to manage different projects and support our existing Total Rewards team within the People &amp; Organization (P&amp;O) department. Our Total Rewards team is responsible for developing and executing the reward strategy for the Zalando group in close collaboration with the senior management team and Management Board. The scope of responsibilities of the team includes total reward benchmarking, regular salary review processes, executive compensation, as well as the design and implementation of global equity plans. In addition, the team is responsible for managing the group’s comprehensive employee benefits portfolio.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN</b></b></p><p><span>At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. </span></p><p><br/><span>We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. </span></p><p><span>do.BETTER - our diversity &amp; inclusion strategy: </span><a href="https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><span><span>https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy</span></span></u></a><br/><span>Our employee resource groups: </span><a href="https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u><span><span>https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups</span></span></u></a><span> </span></p><p></p><p></p><h2><b><b>WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)</b></b></h2><p><span>You will play a key role in shaping and managing rewards initiatives, driving their implementation, and effectively communicating them across key stakeholders and the broader organization.</span></p><p><span>Your work will enhance our organization's understanding of compensation practices, making them more attractive and aligned with our rewards strategy and business needs.</span></p><p><b><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Design &amp; Develop Rewards Products:<span> Create, enhance, and implement compensation processes and programs, with a focus on professional and managerial roles in our European hubs.</span></p></li><li><p>Data-Driven Insights: <span>Conduct complex data analyses, interpret trends, and provide strategic recommendations to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices.</span></p></li><li><p>Project Management: <span>Lead and oversee key rewards initiatives, ensuring timely execution and seamless integration with broader P&amp;O strategies.</span></p></li><li><p>Market &amp; Regulatory Awareness:<span> Stay ahead of evolving market trends and regulatory changes (e.g., EU Pay Transparency laws) to align our compensation philosophy with compliance and business objectives.</span></p></li><li><p>Stakeholder Engagement:<span> Partner with cross-functional teams, including P&amp;O Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, Legal, Communications, and Work Council representatives, to ensure smooth implementation and communication of rewards programs.</span></p></li><li><p>Industry Networking:<span> Collaborate with external consultants and rewards experts to benchmark practices, anticipate trends, and continuously refine our approach.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>You have minimum 5+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related areas within a complex, global organization or consultancy firm.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You bring experience in applying Product Design principles to People-related topics is a strong plus.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You have a Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Social Studies, or a related field.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You are a strong learner with a proactive approach to expanding knowledge and skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You are structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep the big picture in mind.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You have an excellent ability to engage different audiences, distill complex topics, and communicate them in a clear, digestible way.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You are solution-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You demonstrate strong accountability, thrives on feedback, and can work autonomously.</span></p></li><li><p><span>You spe