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Director of Reward and People Analytics
Department:People
Location:Berlin, Barcelona
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Rewards and People Analytics to create and implement a global rewards and benefits strategy and lead the People Analytics function. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this multi-talented leader will develop our rewards strategy, support the Board on Rewards topics, and operationalize the function.
In this role, you will:
- Using a data-driven approach, design a rewards and benefits strategy and key rewards products at N26 and find opportunities to present, inform and educate on high-visibility topics ranging from salary review cycles, variable compensation to the gender pay gap.
- Build a holistic and compliant compensation and benefits strategy across all current and future locations - including managing any necessary tools and vendor relationships.
- Design and manage N26’s ESOP scheme with a strong focus on clear documentation and information management.
- Act as the key liaison between the company and employee representative bodies (works councils) in the rewards area to ensure transparency, compliance, and alignment between the involved parties.
- Analyze current manual processes related to rewards and compensation, identifying opportunities for automation that streamline workflows, reduce administrative overhead, and improve the overall employee experience.
- Act as a key partner to the N26 management and executive team on behalf of rewards reporting back on key milestones, roadblocks and your team's KPI’s.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with relevant local and international regulations.
- Conduct regular market analyses to benchmark N26's compensation and benefits against industry peers.
- Lead a People Analytics team to utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions across the People Team and maintain competitive positioning.
- Develop clear communication strategies to educate employees about compensation structures and benefits offerings.
- Lead and mentor the rewards and analytics team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Work closely with HR, finance, and executive leadership to integrate rewards strategies with broader organizational objectives.
What you need to be successful:
Background:
- 8+ years of related experience in rewards and benefits in a global-matrix organisation, preferred in a global financial institution, or high-growth tech company with direct exposure to employee representative bodies (works councils) in the rewards area.
- Extensive knowledge of European compensation structures, benefits design, executive compensation, and incentive programs, including compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and cross-border compensation strategies.
- Have experience working in a scaling and fast paced company, having previously built reward processes from the ground up.
- Familiarity with stock options, and other equity-based incentives, particularly in high-growth companies or startups - with knowledge of an IPO journey as a plus.
- Expertise in using data to drive compensation decisions, assess market competitiveness, and measure the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs.
- Ability to analyze and benchmark compensation practices against market data (e.g., salary surveys, industry trends) and ensure N26's offerings are competitive and aligned with business goals.
- A mindset focused on automating processes where possible to enhance efficiency in compensation administration and benefits delivery.
Skills:
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with an ability to connect at levels of an organisation.
- Data is your friend! You use data and research to inform your decision making.
- You speak English fluently. German is a plus.
- Very strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to effectively convey messages to different leaders and ensure team members. understand total rewards, policies and their accountabilities.
- Team player. Obviously. We work hard together, but we have fun along the way.
- Have the ability to ask the right questions and understand the problem space fully before decision making
Traits:
- Actively help yourself (and others) be successful
- Continuously learn and challenge the status quo
- Think globally, act locally
- Strong bias for action
- High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
- Give and receive open, direct and timely feedback
What’s in it for you:
- Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors.
- Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
- As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
- Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and backgrounds.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.