Jenoptik | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 09.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)
Jenoptik is a globally aspiring photonic group with presence in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the basis of our business. We employ about 4,000 people worldwide. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
For our global group we are looking for a strategically thinking and operationally excellent leadership personality as Head of Global Compensation & Benefits. In this key position, you control the global compensation strategy, answer global C&B projects and run the Payroll team.
Strategic orientation and C&B projects
Development and implementation of the global strategy for HR Compensation & Benefits in close coordination with HR and Group Management Responsibility for C&B project support in the global introduction of new LTI and STI models (share programs) Head of Global Grading Projects, such as Grading-Reviews and Post-Merger Integrations for Possible Acquisitions Target group-oriented communication of global Compensation & Benefits guidelines and standards to internal stakeholders Continuous optimization and simplification of existing C&B processes and processes based on customer and business feedback
Global & local job evaluation
Total responsibility for the global job-grading system as well as for controlling and adapting local grading systems (e.g. ERA in Germany) and associated income bands Implementation of job evaluations (Job evaluations), including the creation of standard job profiles, data collection and global calibration and evaluation Definition and implementation of standard job profiles to ensure quality, comparability and uniform assessment standards
Payroll
Discipline and professional management of the Payroll team to ensure a timely and proper pay bill at global/local level
Consulting, Training & Auditing
Support and advice of HR Business Partners in all C&B topics Conception and implementation of training for (HR) managers at local, regional and global level with regard to methods, tools and processes Implementation of local and regional audits to ensure governance guidelines
Successfully completed studies in economics, psychology, law or a comparable qualification with a focus on HR 8-10 years of professional experience in Compensation & Benefits and/or Finance, ideally in a global corporation or an international matrix organization First leadership experience of HR or Payroll teams is required Detectable experience in the design, introduction and support of Short- Term & Long-Term Incentive Programmes (STI/LTI), specially stock-based compensation programmes In-depth expert knowledge in a global grading system (e.g. Towers Watson) as well as experience with German collective agreements flowing German and English knowledge in word and writing and intercultural competence
Special leave Diversity Special payments Pension provision Health management
Location
 | Jenoptik | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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