Associate Director - Reward (Continental Europe) 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. 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 * 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 and deliver clear, compelling insights. * Highly analytical, with advanced

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