THE ROLE & THE TEAMWe are currently looking for a Senior Total Rewards Partner to support our existing Total Rewards team within the People & Organization (P&O) department. Our Total Rewards team is responsible for developing and executing the reward strategy for Zalando in close collaboration with the senior management team. The scope of responsibilities of the team includes total reward benchmarking, regular salary review processes, executive compensation, as well as the design and implementation of global equity plans. In addition, the team is responsible for managing Zalando’s comprehensive employee benefits portfolio.

You will play a key role in shaping and managing rewards initiatives, driving their implementation, and effectively communicating them across key stakeholders and the broader organization.
Your work will enhance our organization's understanding of compensation practices, making them more attractive and aligned with our rewards strategy and business needs.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Design & Develop Rewards Products: Create, enhance, and implement compensation processes and programs, with a focus on professional and managerial roles in our European hubs.

Data-Driven Insights: Conduct complex data analyses, interpret trends, and provide strategic recommendations to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices.

Project Management: Lead and oversee key rewards initiatives, ensuring timely execution and seamless integration with broader P&O strategies.

Market & Regulatory Awareness: Stay ahead of evolving market trends and regulatory changes to align our compensation philosophy with compliance and business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with cross-functional teams, including P&O Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, People Analytics, Legal, Communications, and Work Council representatives, to ensure smooth implementation and communication of rewards programs.

Industry Networking: Collaborate with external consultants and rewards experts to benchmark practices, anticipate trends, and continuously refine our approach.


WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
5+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, or related areas within a complex, global organization or consultancy firm.

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Social Studies, or a related field.

Experience in applying Product Design principles to People-related topics is a strong plus.

Strong learner with a proactive approach to expanding knowledge and skills.

Structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep the big picture in mind.

Excellent ability to engage different audiences, distill complex topics, and communicate them in a clear, digestible way.

Solution-oriented, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Demonstrates strong accountability, thrives on feedback, and can work autonomously.

Fluency in English is a must; additional languages are a plus.


 
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counseling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review