Our Global Total Rewards function is evolving into a modern Center of Excellence (CoE) — and we're looking for a Senior Manager Global Performance, Incentives & Recognition to own the global strategy, design, and governance of performance management, variable compensation, merit, and recognition programs worldwide.
This is a strategic, high-visibility role — not an operational or administrative one. You'll be one of three senior pillars in our Global Total Rewards CoE, working alongside peers leading Executive Compensation & Governance and Job Architecture, Global Mobility & Pay Governance, and partnering closely with the CHRO, HR Leadership Team, Regional Total Rewards, and business leaders across the globe.
If you love building the frameworks that make pay-for-performance real — not just a slogan — and want to shape how a global organization rewards and recognizes its people, this is the role for you.
Lead the global strategy, design, and governance of performance management, incentive compensation, merit review, and recognition programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities and a consistent employee experience worldwide.
Drive the annual performance, bonus, and merit cycles, including program design, governance, stakeholder engagement, manager enablement, and continuous process improvement.
Own the global Rewards & Recognition framework and develop impactful programs that strengthen a high-performance culture and recognize employee contributions across the organization.
Serve as the global business process owner for Workday Compensation and Performance, overseeing system optimization, reporting, analytics, testing, and data quality.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders, providing data-driven insights, market intelligence, and leadership for key Total Rewards transformation initiatives.
10+ years of progressive experience in Global Total Rewards, ideally within a multinational and matrixed organization.
Proven expertise in performance management, incentive compensation, merit governance, and/or recognition program design.
Experience leading global or cross-regional projects from concept through implementation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
Hands-on experience with Workday Compensation and Performance modules.
Strong analytical capabilities, including reporting, financial modelling, and data-driven decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
WorldatWork CCP or GRP certification is an advantage
Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company
Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better
Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start
A competitive remuneration package awaits you
Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme
Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties
Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year
Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
