Total Reward

Job Purpose The Total Reward & HR Budget SR Specialist is responsible for managing and optimising the organisation's remuneration and benefits programmes in order to attract, retain and motivate employees. This role involves analysing market trends, ensuring internal equity and designing remuneration strategies in line with business objectives and employee needs, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies; calculating fixed, variable and recurring labour costs and HR assumptions in line with management and Total Reward strategies, and analysing monthly and annual variance analysis from actual personnel costs to the budget. Key Responsibilities Compensation Strategy & Design – Develop and implement competitive compensation structures and salary ranges based on market analysis and internal equity. Benefits Program Management – Oversee the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks. Market Benchmarking & Analysis – Conduct market research to assess compensation trends, benefits offerings, and competitive intelligence to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting top talent. Job Evaluation & Salary Surveys – Coordinate job evaluations and salary surveys to ensure that roles are appropriately classified and compensated. Compliance & Legal Standards – Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies. Total Reward Communication – Provide clear and transparent communication to employees regarding compensation, benefits, and total reward programs. Reporting & Analytics – Provide regular reporting and analysis of compensation and benefits data to leadership, including trends, costs, and ROI of reward programs. HR Budget & Cost Controlling – Prepares the annual HR budget (Payroll), collaborating with HRBP, Finance and various company departments; manage periodic forecasts (monthly, quarterly or rolling forecasts) relating to personnel costs, FTEs and staffing levels, analyse discrepancies between budgets, forecasts and actual figures and explain the causes, continuously monitor direct personnel costs, develop HR KPIs and cost indicators (average cost per FTE, shift cost, overtime, recruitment cost, etc.) and support the definition of cost optimisation plans and the assessment of the economic impact of organisational initiatives. What You’ll Gain Hands‑on experience in industrial operations management. Exposure to diverse teams and business environments across continents. Work closely with experienced professionals on critical projects that impact overall business performance and strategy execution within a global context. Why Work for Epta At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way. Join Epta, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture. We take development opportunities seriously Take part in a variety of training through our Learning Management System (LMS) Catalogues. Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment. Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours. Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place. Our Story We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting‑edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organisations—all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after‑sales support. With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work. EEO Statement We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Human Resources Industries Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr