Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)

Join DHL Group’s Compensation & Share Programs team — the global center of expertise for compensation matters. In this high-impact role, you will design and steer executive compensation frameworks, influence strategic decision-making, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the globe.

If you thrive in a data-driven environment, enjoy working on complex global topics, and want to directly influence how a DAX-listed company rewards its top leadership, this role is for you.

Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)

As a Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits, you will play a key role in shaping and managing executive compensation programs across DHL Group.

Key Responsibilities
* Drive Executive Compensation Strategy
+ Lead the annual review and development of executive pay bands globally
+ Analyze international market data and translate insights into competitive compensation structures
+ Partner closely with divisional C&B teams worldwide
* Lead Job Evaluation for Executive Roles
+ Apply Mercer IPE methodology to evaluate senior leadership roles (RCS grades B–F)
+ Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate role assessments
+ Deliver training and foster best practices within the global grading community
* Steer Key Global Processes
+ Contribute to the annual executive bonus process, including system preparation and communication
+ Prepare high-impact analyses, presentations, and decision papers for top management
* Enhance Global Compensation Frameworks
+ Develop and optimize compensation policies and processes (e.g., performance management, job architecture, salary review cycles)
+ Monitor market and regulatory developments and assess their impact on DHL Group
+ Strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the global C&B community

What You Bring
* Degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, or a related field
* Several years of experience in Compensation & Benefits in an international corporate or consulting environment
* Strong project management experience, ideally in C&B initiatives
* Solid understanding of job grading methodologies (e.g., Mercer IPE is a plus)
* Experience preparing executive-level presentations and decision materials
* Strong knowledge of C&B systems (e.g., SAP HR, Comp tools)
* Fluent in English; German is a plus

Who You Are
* Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for working with complex data
* Structured, organized, and solution-driven
* A confident communicator who can engage with senior stakeholders
* Skilled at navigating global, cross-functional environments
* Discreet, reliable, and highly professional

About DHL Group

The success of DHL Group would not be possible without the dedication, creativity, and expertise of our employees around the world. Get to know us and become part of our team.

Apply now with your complete application documents and your salary expectations via the application button.

You can find more information at de.dpdhl.jobs. For an initial personal contact or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sven Rötzel at [email protected] or +49 228 189 51938.

We look forward to receiving your application*.
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*At DHL Group, we welcome applications from all individuals – regardless of age, gender, origin, religion, or physical characteristics.