Senior Reward Manager

Job Description:

Innovating to Impact

Dentsu is a global marketing and advertising agency network founded in Tokyo, in 1901, and now operates in over 145 countries. It specializes in creating meaningful media experiences across major global platforms, original content production and influencer programs.

With our unique combination of Media, Customer Experience Management, and Creative, we push the boundaries of business transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Ready to join the team in Frankfurt? Let us know which location you would prefer and we can discuss other options

Your job at dentsu:

Joining the Central Europe Reward team, you will play a crucial role to deliver our reward strategy to attract, engage and retain the best people for our business. This role combines Reward expert, project management, as well as reward partnering aspects for our Central European operations. This role will be the key reward partner for employee populations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, as well as, optionally, our nearshore operations in Portugal.

Working closely with Central Europe Reward Director, EMEA Reward team, and wider HR population this role will ensure the design, implementation, maintenance and communications of Total Reward projects and processes, based on the Global, EMEA and CE reward strategy, policies and standards. Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of global, regional and cluster cyclical processes (i.e. salary survey submission, pay range review, annual salary review, incentives' accruals and payouts), working closely with regional reward team members and other key stakeholders within HR, Finance and the business in particular when supporting to ensure their successful delivery.

• Be the markets' lead and point of escalation for job evaluation, supporting the ongoing development of the dentsu career framework and job architecture that provides a key underpin to enable the delivery of the reward strategy.

• Lead the delivery of non-cyclical reward projects within a CE cluster.

• Accountability for ongoing global reward governance (including EU Pay Transparency directive) in own geographic remit to support matrixed working, ensuring rigour and oversight of decisions whilst balancing need for agility, delivering consistently on our principles of transparency and equity.

• Lead reward partnering for selected markets to ensure the effective support of the business.

• Drive total reward education and communications as well as the support of decision making with Workers' Councils

Your skills for dentsu:

• Execution-oriented dynamic problem solver who thrives on change and fast moving organisation; able to self-manage with a high degree of autonomy.

• Strong project management and organizational skills – excellent time management and ability to multi-task among competing demands.

• Experience and knowledge of the annual compensation cycle including the salary and incentive review, market data collection and analysis, market research and budgeting for salary increases.

• Detail-oriented, ability to meet deadlines and to make professional judgement and critical decisions.

• Able to deliver high quality documentation; presentations, process maps and guidance documents, and put management principles in place to support cascade and version control.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, generating confidence through healthy challenge and debate.

• Excellent influencer who is able to create a compelling case based on empathy and analysis/ fact base, adjusting their personal approach to influence change in a range of stakeholders.

• Fluent in both English and German, with strong negotiation skills in both languages.

Your Benefits at Dentsu:

• Social Impact: Enjoy 2 additional volunteering days to support your passion project.

• Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider program to support your well-being.

• Sustainability: Work CO2-neutral in our offices that use renewable energy.

• Academy: Access training and development opportunities through our network and our in-house Dentsu Academy.

• Learning Allowance: Receive 40 additional hours per year for personal and professional development, on top of statutory educational leave.

• Office Dogs: Bring your furry friends to our offices.

Your general Conditions at Dentsu:

• Vacation: Enjoy 27 days off per year.

• Work Model: Flexible working hours with flexitime and home office options, with overtime recorded from minute one.

• Daily Booster: Fresh fruit and coffee with (oat) milk available daily in our offices.

At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Your contact:

Dilan Cicek
Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

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