Job Title

Associate Director - Reward (Continental Europe)

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about shaping reward strategies that drive business
performance and create a great employee experience?

As a member of the EMEA Rewards Team, you will act as the primary reward
business partner for a cluster of countries, shaping compensation practices. You
will lead annual reward cycles, ensure governance and compliance, and provide
data‑driven insights to support strategic decision‑making across the EMEA
cluster.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

* Lead reward design and implementation for Continental Europe cluster.
* Localise global/regional frameworks to meet local laws, collective agreements
and market norms.
* Manage annual salary and incentive cycles across the cluster.
* Maintain compliant and competitive reward policies across all cluster
countries.
* Lead job evaluation and maintain internal equity. Deliver pay equity analysis
and statutory reporting for EU PTD compliance.
* Advise on restructures, organisational changes, and cross‑border moves,




partnering with mobility teams on assignments and transfers as needed.
* Benchmark and review compensation structures across the Continental Europe
markets.
* Provide data‑driven insights to influence senior decisions.
* Support HR with complex cases through clear, concise analysis.
* Lead or contribute to regional/integral reward projects and process
improvements.
* Identify opportunities to enhance the reward proposition.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

* 6+ years of reward experience operating in Continental Europe within complex,
multi-country environments.
* Deep understanding of core reward disciplines, including salary structures,
short‑term incentive design, grading frameworks and market benchmarking.

Skills

* Trusted advisor with strong commercial acumen and the ability to challenge,
influence, and guide senior stakeholders.
* Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complexity an

📌 Associate Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Cushman & Wakefield
📍 Barcelona