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Director of Total Rewards

Hybrid - Full-time - Director - Total Rewards

Cyprus · United Kingdom

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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Total Rewards to lead the development and execution of our total rewards strategy. The ideal person brings deep international experience, strong equity and employee ownership scheme expertise, and has supported scaling, pre-IPO and publicly listed organizations. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, including our CEO/Founder and CFO, to ensure our practices attract, retain, and engage top talent across our cc50 countries.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of our Total Rewards strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market best practices.
  • Oversee all aspects of global compensation, benefits, and equity (ESOP) programs.
  • Partner with top management and the People and Culture leadership team to support rewards communication and policy development.
  • Lead the annual compensation and benefits budgeting process.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team; foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead the process of Europen regulation
  • Ensure compliance with international labor laws and regulations.
  • Provide deep market insights and analytics to support executive decision-making.

Qualifications

  • A career of progressive experience in Total Rewards, with a strong track record of success in international roles.
  • Proven experience leading and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
  • Deep knowledge of global compensation and benefits practices, including equity/programs and of implementing these across fast moving, globally distributed organisations.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership to make important trade-off decisions.
  • Experience of performance improvements through automation and the use of leading-edge technology.
  • Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred.

Conditions & Benefits

  • Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included
  • Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule
  • Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions
  • Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support
  • Diverse internal training programs
  • Partially or fully payed additional training courses
  • All necessary work equipment
  • Fitness club membership discount