Total rewards strategy & execution:

• Design, review and continuously improve the talent rewards policies and compensation processes to be in line with local legislations as well as company global reward strategy.
• Lead job evaluation, grading and salary band management across Germany/EU where applicable.
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary reviews using reliable market data, recommend adjustments and budget implications.
• Manage benefits design and vendor relationships (healthcare, pensions,mobility, wellbeing, insurances).
• Partner with payroll, finance and legal to ensure accurate pay practices, statutory compliance (German labor law, tax, social security) and timely reward processes.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity for compensation and reporting; produce regular dashboards and analytics to inform decision making.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external associations and consultants.

Strategic HR Partnership:

• Act as trusted advisor to leaders in the local HRBP team when needed.
• Drive people‐centered change initiatives, support business transformation
• Counsel managers on employee relations, disciplinary matters and complex HR cases; ensure consistent, fair processes in line with policy and law.

• 10+ years of combined experience as HR Business Partner and/or Reward Specialist; experience in technology, engineering, automotive or fast‐moving product environments preferred.
• Solid knowledge of German labor law, compensation & benefits regulations, tax and social security considerations.
• Hands‐on experience with job evaluation, market benchmarking, company car policies and HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors).
• Analytical mindset: advanced Excel skills, experience with reward analytics and modelling.
• High integrity, commercial awareness, pragmatic problem solver.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written), Swedish competence is preferred.