Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA | Germany | 33xxx Gütersloh | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Consultant Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)
Bertelsmann is a media, service and education company active in around 50 countries around the world. The group includes the entertainment company RTL Group, the book publishing group Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and the international fund network Bertelsmann Investments. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination enables first-class media offerings and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. The Corporate Center is the seat of the Bertelsmann board. It coordinates all corporate activities of the Group and takes over numerous corporate functions such as the establishment and further development of the Group strategy, capital allocation, financing and management development, as well as other key tasks in the fields of law, personnel, communication and information technology. The Corporate Compensation & Benefits department is responsible for the design, implementation and administration of innovative and competitive compensation instruments for the attraction, binding and motivation of top executives for the entire Bertelsmann Group. It translates the corporate strategy and business objectives into incentives, strategic implementation, entrepreneurship and long-term value creation, while taking into account corporate values, management and shareholder interests, corporate standards and local requirements. .
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Conception, development and continuous development of Group-wide compensation governance, including basic remuneration principles, corporate standards and clear decision-making and approval processes for the remuneration of top executives throughout the Group Conception, implementation and administration of short-term & long-term incentive plans in close coordination with the divisional CEOs and CHROs as well as relevant interfaces, such as taxes and finance Management of the regular compensation benchmarking of all top executives in the Group in line with divisional CEOs and CHROs Harmonization and Calibration of Group-wide Leveling Processes to Ensure a Consistent Classification and Incentivation of Top Executives Contents and organisational preparation, control and follow-up of remuneration bodies, including implementation and follow-up of decisions taken Implementation of the Group-wide compensation strategy by continuous consulting and accompaniment of the divisional HR teams at Compensation & Benefits topics, as well as by reviewing income agreements on their policy compliance
Very good, successfully completed Master's degree or MBA in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or a comparable discipline At least five years of relevant professional experience in the Compensation-&-Benefits Management, including several years in an internationally established group, a listed company or an internationally active management or HR consultancy. Experience in complex, international organisational structures is central to this position. Funded expertise in the design, implementation and further development of remuneration strategies and incentive models including the relevant legal framework Very good knowledge of Executive Compensation, Short and Long Term Incentives, Remuneration Benchmarking, Leveling and Grading as well as commercially available Benefits Designed analytical and conceptual skills to assess complex facts and develop viable solutions Sovereign appearance, pronounced communication and negotiation skills as well as diplomatic skills in dealing with different stakeholders and at top management level Embossed readiness and flexibility: The position requires a high level of commitment and responsibility in a challenging, internationally-influenced environment, even outside regular working hours – especially in time-critical project, management and committee phases Very good argumentation, presentation and moderation capabilities Entrepreneurial thinking and acting as well as an independent, careful and discreet way of working German and English knowledge as well as readiness for international travel
An attractive market-oriented remuneration plus Christmas and holiday money 30 days of holiday and special holiday in private events as well as work-free time between Christmas and New Year Flexible working hours with the ability to work up to 50% on mobile, partly also from abroad An environment that demands and promotes initiative, creativity and entrepreneurship A wide range of learning and digital training Comprehensive health services including numerous free sports courses Support for care and childcare Other advantages: discounts for employees, bike leasing, job ticket, charging for e-cars, bicycle rental, discounted food in the operating restaurant, laundry service and much more Interested? Then apply via our online application form! We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We appreciate the different perspectives that provide a diverse workforce. Therefore, we actively seek people who enrich our company with or without hindrance through their identity, background and personal experiences. .
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| 33335 Gütersloh | ||
| Germany |
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