Head of Reward (M / W /D)

at  LAT Nitrogen Austria GmbH

HEAD OF REWARD - LAT NITROGEN

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving reward and compensation strategies in a dynamic, multinational environment? LAT Nitrogen, a leading European provider of nitrogen-based products in the fertilizer and industrial chemical markets, is seeking a Head of Reward to lead our European People Reward strategy and operations across our group.
Location: Flexible (Austria : Linz, Vienna)

Key Responsibilities :

• Development and implementation of group-wide HR strategies, policies and processes in the area of People Reward, including Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, insurance and HR data management.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to HR and management teams on reward practices, policies and incentive programmes in order to improve employee attraction, retention and motivation.
• Jointly manage with local reward networks on variable incentive plans, including modelling, tracking and administration of payouts.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, job analysis and structuring of offers for new hires and promotions.
• Manage annual salary campaigns, merit reviews and exceptional actions across the business.
• Own and manage the People Reward strategy on corporate level, negotiating contracts with third parties and ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Lead initiatives across the People Reward network and provide guidance and training to the HR network.
• Set and analyse HR KPIs (People Analytics) for strategic decisions.
• Liaise with business leaders, finance, IT, legal and external providers such as brokers and consultancies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, law, business economics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Fluency in English at a business level; additional European languages (especially German or French) are a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in HR, including 8-10 years in a People Reward role.
• Proven expertise in managing functions, leading international projects and driving change in complex environments.
• Proven ability to analyze data, manage risk and deliver innovative solutions while maintaining the highest integrity.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to see the big picture in a changing business environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to motivate and engage teams.
• Consulting abilities, active listening, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Multicultural awareness and a proven ability to work in a diverse, international environment.

• Development and implementation of group-wide HR strategies, policies and processes in the area of People Reward, including Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, insurance and HR data management.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to HR and management teams on reward practices, policies and incentive programmes in order to improve employee attraction, retention and motivation.
• Jointly manage with local reward networks on variable incentive plans, including modelling, tracking and administration of payouts.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, job analysis and structuring of offers for new hires and promotions.
• Manage annual salary campaigns, merit reviews and exceptional actions across the business.
• Own and manage the People Reward strategy on corporate level, negotiating contracts with third parties and ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Lead initiatives across the People Reward network and provide guidance and training to the HR network.
• Set and analyse HR KPIs (People Analytics) for strategic decisions.
• Liaise with business leaders, finance, IT, legal and external providers such as brokers and consultancies