Head of EMEA Total Rewards

Head of EMEA Total Rewards
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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A great opportunity has arisen for a commercially orientated EMEA Rewards Director to join our EMEA HR Team at ERM, a global sustainability consulting firm. The focus of this role will be on leading the total reward function to drive and mature our reward philosophy and approach for the EMEA region to help attract, retain and motivate talents across a diverse set of roles and skillset.

We prefer candidates with prior experience in professional services or consulting, knowledge of Workday, and a proven track record as an EMEA Rewards Director with strategic reward leadership, benchmarking, job architecture and evaluation, salary band design, and benefits plan design.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and manage all end‑to‑end annual reward cycle activities, including the annual pay review and bonus cycle, internal pay equity review, and benchmarking process.
• Act as a strategic reward partner to the EMEA senior leadership team, providing expert reward guidance to support business needs.
• Develop and deliver reward communication and education materials for the EMEA region.
• Collaborate effectively with both regional and global/group stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with regional and Group reward counterparts on global reward projects and process implementations.
• Lead large‑scale reward projects in the region and globally as needed, such as readiness for EU Pay Transparency Directive, job architecture review, global benefits management transition.
• Lead a small team of reward professionals.

Qualifications

• Senior reward experience working strategically and operationally across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Deep technical expertise in reward frameworks, processes and plan design.
• Knowledge of reward compliance topics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, preferably with experience working in a matrixed environment.
• Very strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Previous experience of Workday and of WTW’s Global Grading methodology would be a plus.

Benefits

Flexible working environment, competitive salary and opportunities to shape and run a sustainability service team that has real impact on our clients’ businesses.

Inclusion & EEO

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you.