Total Rewards Specialist EMEA (m/f/d)

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to apply your Total Rewards expertise to drive the future of HR initiatives at Clarios? Then take on the challenge and become a valued member of our team!

Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

As Total Rewards Specialist EMEA (m/f/d) you will collaborate closely with the EMEA and global Total Rewards teams, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to design, implement, and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs. This role offers broad exposure across the full spectrum of Total Rewards, including job evaluation, compensation structures, annual incentives, and both insured and in-kind benefits. It combines elements of program design and operational execution, providing a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in Total Rewards.

The position will be based in our Clarios EMEA headquarters office in Hanover, Germany.

What you will do

As Total Rewards Specialist EMEA (m/f/d), you will use your analytical skills and strategic mindset to:

• contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of compensation and benefits strategies, programs, and policies that ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
• lead and manage timelines for the annual compensation review, incentive processing, salary structure updates, and the rollout of new programs
• support enhancements to the Workday compensation module in collaboration with HRIS, including Total Rewards Statements
• ensure effective communication of compensation and benefits offerings and changes across the region
• train and support HR and business stakeholders on Total Rewards processes and deliverables
• act as a subject matter expert for countries in EMEA, staying informed on market trends and best practices
• drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all Total Rewards

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a similar field
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of work experience in HR, Finance, or Consulting; prior exposure to Compensation & Benefits is a strong plus
• Proven ability to manage projects, consult with stakeholders, and work collaboratively across functions
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and the ability to see the bigger picture
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong partnerships with HR colleagues and business leaders in an international context
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday is desirable
• Fluency in English and German is required

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten.
• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.
• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.
• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.
• Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.
• Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.

You want to learn more about the position and our EMEA region? Check out our regional page and get in touch with our recruiting team.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.

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