Senior Manager Total Rewards (m/fd)

Bauer Media Group • Hamburg, IA

87d

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of Total Rewards across a dynamic, international media organization? Join our newly formed Centre of Excellence for Total Rewards & Performance Management and lead the development of scalable, global compensation frameworks that support our transformation journey. As Senior Manager Total Rewards, you’ll manage a team of experts and collaborate with stakeholders across 14 European countries to design and implement competitive, benchmark-based compensation and benefits strategies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in compensation & benefits within international matrix organizations.
• Proven success in leading global C&B initiatives and transformation projects.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus.
• Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve Bauer’s global compensation strategy and structures.
• Lead the annual remuneration cycle (STI evaluation, salary increases).
• Implement and optimize digital tools (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors Compensation).
• Conduct market benchmarks and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with EU Pay Transparency 2026 requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance on personnel cost budgeting and salary planning.
• Enable HR and business leaders with guidelines and tools for better decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of three Total Rewards professionals.

Benefits

• Individual solutions for the flexible organisation of working hours and location
• Targeted and individual training for your professional and personal development
• A central location in Hamburg's city centre with good transport options (bus & train)
• Subsidy for Deutschlandticket & bike leasing
• Effective health management (e.g. health week, free sports programmes & Wellhub)
• 30 days of holiday & frequent events for employees
• Company restaurant, free magazines & various discounts via corporate benefits
• A culture in which personal responsibility, teamwork and creativity are valued and you have room for creativity and for exciting and challenging tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees