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Req ID:529048

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

Total Rewards Director Central & Northern Europe (f/m/d)

The position should ideally be based in Berlin; other locations may be considered.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a visionary Total Rewards Director to lead the Total Rewards agenda across Central & Northern Europe . Working at the intersection of people, business and finance, you will shape reward strategies, people analytics and workforce insights across eight countries and more than 13,000 employees . As a senior leader, you will influence key business decisions, drive transformation and leave a lasting legacy through sustainable, data-driven and commercially impactful people solutions.

Your Role, Your Impact

Lead the Total Rewards strategy and governance across Central & Northern Europe, aligning reward programs with business priorities, market competitiveness and financial sustainability

Drive compensation, benefits, pensions and international mobility programs , ensuring effective delivery, compliance and operational excellence across the region

Partner with senior business leaders, Finance and HR teams to provide workforce cost insights, scenario modelling and strategic recommendations supporting growth, transformation and workforce planning

Lead the annual salary review process, including STI/LTI implementation, budget modelling, forecasting and governance

Shape competitive and equitable compensation structures while identifying cost optimisation opportunities across compensation, benefits, pensions and mobility programs

Drive the People Analytics agenda , transforming workforce data into meaningful executive insights, dashboards and decisions covering workforce costs, headcount, compensation and key people indicators

Lead continuous improvement , digitalisation and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, simplify processes and strengthen data quality and governance

Develop and inspire a geographically dispersed team while fostering collaboration across countries, businesses and global Centres of Expertise

You'll work with your team in several countries solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business, people and technology.

What You Bring

Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field

Significant leadership experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, People Analytics or related HR disciplines within a multinational and complex environment

Deep expertise in compensation, benefits and pensions across multiple European countries, with particularly strong knowledge of Germany

Strong experience in people cost management, budgeting, forecasting and workforce analytics

Proven track record of driving transformation, cost optimisation and operational excellence initiatives

Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and operate as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders and employee representatives

Proven leadership experience managing international and geographically dispersed teams

Strong business and financial acumen combined with excellent communication, negotiation and change management capabilities

Fluent German and English

How Success Is Measured

Delivery of competitive, compliant and sustainable Total Rewards programs aligned with strategic business priorities

Effective leadership and collaboration across regional, global and cross-functional stakeholder networks

Increased use of workforce analytics and people insights to influence business decisions and workforce planning

Measurable improvements in operational efficiency, governance, data quality and process effectiveness

Successful execution of cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining employee value and market competitiveness

Readiness for evolving regulatory requirements, including pay transparency, pay equity and related reporting obligations

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

Shape the Total Rewards and People Analytics agenda for more than 13,000 employees across Central & Northern Europe

Influence strategic business decisions through workforce insights, reward expertise and financial partnership

Work alongside senior regional and global leaders to drive transformation, efficiency and sustainable growth

Leverage cutting-edge HR technologies, people analytics and digital solutions to create measurable business impact

Accelerate your career through continuous learning, international collaboration and leadership development

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex, and when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects, that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:Experienced