EMEA Total Rewards Manager - Food Ingredients

About the role

As the Food Ingredients business transitions to a standalone organization, IFF is looking for an experienced Total Rewards professional to shape compensation, benefits and retirement strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The role acts as the primary EMEA contact for regional compensation, benefits and retirement programs, partnering with HR, business stakeholders and global rewards teams to keep rewards market-aligned, consistent and well governed.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver compensation planning, salary review and rewards processes across the region, with data-informed recommendations and support for implementation
• Ensure alignment of rewards governance, job evaluation and compensation practices across EMEA markets
• Use market benchmarking and workforce insights to support talent, retention and workforce investment decisions
• Serve as the primary regional contact for the Global Benefits Director on EMEA benefits and retirement programs
• Partner with benefits vendors, consultants, trustees and local stakeholders to run programs effectively
• Analyse benefits and retirement programs to inform decisions, risk management, cost oversight and long-term sustainability
• Streamline rewards processes and improve transparency, and ensure compliance with local requirements across EMEA

Required profile

• 7+ years of progressive Total Rewards or broader HR experience with significant compensation responsibility
• Experience supporting multi-country compensation programs across EMEA
• Experience with pension, retirement or long-term savings programs in a multinational setting
• Knowledge of compensation, benefits and retirement practices across several EMEA countries
• Professional fluency in English
• Experience in a multinational organization

Required skills

• Experience with external compensation surveys and market benchmarking
• Nice to have: experience in a manufacturing, industrial, supply chain or commercial organization, including with external vendors and plan providers
• Nice to have: market benchmarking, rewards analytics, job architecture, role leveling, rewards governance, incentive programs, workforce planning and Workday Compensation