Design and administer global compensation programs
Manage works councils and union relations
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MKS Instruments is seeking a Head of Total Rewards for their operations in Europe, the Middle East, and India, based in either Berlin or Bucharest. The role involves leading regional total rewards programs, analyzing labor market trends, and managing compensation and benefits systems while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
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Job Summary
This role will lead the assessment of labor market trends and competitive practices to present findings and recommendations to leadership.
The position requires overseeing country-specific benefits programs and managing brokers for governance, cost control, and competitiveness across Europe, the Middle East, and India.
Candidates must have proven experience working with Works Councils, unions, or similar employee representative bodies in sensitive labor relations environments.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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MKS Instruments is seeking a Head of Total Rewards for their operations in Europe, the Middle East, and India, based in either Berlin or Bucharest. The role involves leading regional total rewards programs, analyzing labor market trends, and managing compensation and benefits systems while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
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Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years global compensation experience
Design and administer global compensation programs
Manage Works Councils and union relations
Advanced Excel and Power BI analytical skills
Strong project leadership and problem-solving
Nice-to-have
Workday system experience preferred
Finance or Economics degree background
Experience with M&A integrations
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to influence without authority
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics
8+ years of global compensation experience
Based within commuting distance to Berlin or Bucharest office