Experte Compensation & Benefits Manager (m/w/d)

Position Overview

In this role, you will take ownership of the ongoing design, governance, and improvement of compensation and benefits frameworks. Your focus will be on ensuring that reward programs remain competitive in the market, are compliant, and can be managed efficiently through clear processes and modern tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop and manage pay and benefits programs, using targeted market benchmarking to keep them competitive.
• Evaluate complex remuneration structures and translate the findings into practical recommendations for managers and HR business partners.
• Independently run annual compensation cycles, including salary review processes.
• Improve and digitize compensation workflows and tools to increase efficiency and transparency across HR.
• Safeguard compliance and traceability of all reward systems and continuously refine the related policies.
• Work closely with HR business partners and leadership teams to advise on compensation-related matters.

Required Profile

A successfully completed university degree is required, for example in business administration/economics, human resources, finance, or a similar field. You should bring several years of professional experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, along with practical exposure to managing and evolving pay structures.

Strong numerical acumen, solid analytical capability, and confidence working with HR systems, compensation software, and analytics tools such as Excel or BI platforms are essential. The role also calls for a careful, structured, and self-driven working style, good process awareness, strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to assert yourself with different stakeholders.

Excellent German and English language skills, both spoken and written, are needed.

Additional Information

You will be part of an organization that develops and manufactures solutions in test and measurement, technology systems, and networks & cybersecurity, supporting a secure and connected world. The company employs more than 15,000 people and its headquarters is centrally located in Munich, with the main development site also based there.

Application and Inclusion

Applications are welcomed via the online application portal. A chatbot and the recruiting team are available for questions.

The employer supports equal opportunities and encourages applications from people with and without disabilities. An inclusive environment is offered, where people can develop their abilities regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, or other characteristics.

Benefits

• Flexible working time models
• Training and professional development
• Career planning support
• Health and wellness offerings
• No formal dress code
• Company and team events
• Family support services
• Attractive office locations
• Social incentives
• Agile software development environment
• Bonus