Vacancies Senior Manager Global Rewards
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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About the role
At AkzoNobel we are looking for a Senior Manager Global Rewards to lead and evolve our total rewards strategy on a global this role you will act as the centre of expertise for compensation and benefits shaping frameworks that ensure our reward offering is competitive equitable and aligned with our business strategy.
You will partner closely with HR Directors and HR Business Partners across regions playing a key role in influencing strategic decisions and driving consistency across our global organization.
Your responsibilities
In this role you will:
Act as the global centre of expertise for compensation and benefits partnering with Local Rewards teams across the Americas EMEA and APAC
Lead global job evaluation governance ensuring fairness consistency and transparency across all regions
Design implement and continuously improve global rewards policies including managing exceptions in close collaboration with HR Business Partners
Own and govern the global job architecture and evaluation framework
Lead global Rewards and HR-driven projects including benefits harmonization and policy design (e.g. global car policy)
Drive the design and implementation of global incentive frameworks including sales incentives and variable pay programs
Strengthen alignment and collaboration across HR Finance Legal and senior business stakeholders
Use data and market insights to inform decision-making and provide strategic recommendations
What you bring
Extensive experience in Total Rewards including compensation benefits and incentive design
Proven track record managing rewards programs across multiple regions (EMEA Americas and/or APAC)
Strong understanding of global market practices and regulatory environments
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Solid project and program management capabilities
A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into clear actionable strategies
What we offer
A competitive base salary aligned with your experience and impact
Performance-based bonus
30 holidays per year
Travel allowance
A highly international and dynamic work environment
The opportunity to shape and influence global reward strategy at scale
Collaboration with senior stakeholders across regions and functions
Why join us
This is a high-impact global role where you will shape how we attract reward and retain talent worldwide. You will work in a dynamic international environment collaborating with senior leaders and contributing directly to business success.
If you are ready to make a global impact and shape the future of rewards we look forward to hearing from you.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:53388
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more