ABOUT THE ROLE The Global Head of Total Rewards is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing compensation, benefits, recognition, mobility, and equity programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent worldwide. This leader will develop a cohesive global rewards strategy that aligns with our business objectives, supports our culture, ensures competitiveness in all markets, and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
This is a critical leadership role that requires you to think strategically about complex global compensation and benefits topics while demonstrating a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. As Trustly works on globalization, you'll be instrumental in developing innovative and impactful rewards philosophies and programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent around the world.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHOn the People Team, we help achieve our business goals by creating a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We look for people who are excellent communicators, display empathy for others, and are passionate problem solvers so we can promote positive change in this growing organization.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- You'll drive the strategy, design, and execution of our global compensation, equity, and benefits programs. You will build a scalable framework that balances our business goals with local market dynamics, regulations, and culture.
- Design and implement innovative global compensation and equity programs, including sales and executive compensation. You will be a champion for fairness and pay equity, ensuring compliance with all international practices and policies.
- You will lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive global job leveling and career architecture framework to ensure consistency and equity for every employee across all regions.
- Build upon our current benefit programs, including health, wellness, and retirement, to provide competitive and locally relevant offerings for our employees worldwide.
- You will collaborate across the organization—with regional People teams, hiring managers, and leaders—to ensure our rewards programs are aligned with business needs and local market requirements.
- Regularly monitor external trends and competitive landscapes to proactively adjust our rewards programs. You'll also establish key metrics to understand the effectiveness of our strategy and influence future program design.
- You'll develop and execute strategies to help every employee understand the value of all compensation and benefit programs globally, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
WHO YOU ARE
- You bring 10+ years of People/HR experience, with at least 5 years dedicated to building and leading a global total rewards function. You have a proven track record of designing and implementing innovative programs in a fast-paced environment, specifically in the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.
- Ability to build employee-centric rewards programs while expertly balancing global business goals with local financial and legal boundaries.
- Deep analytical skills and can use complex data to influence decision-making at all levels.
- You believe that transparency empowers ownership and you aren’t afraid to dive into the details to help your team succeed.
- A global mindset and outstanding communication skills. You are a detail-oriented, self-starter who thrives in a dynamic setting, able to lead and execute multiple projects concurrently with little direction.
- Total Rewards experience in the FinTech sector is strongly preferred, with private and public company experience being a plus.
Shape Your Role and Make an ImpactJoin a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.