Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)

Join DHL Group’s Compensation & Share Programs team — the global center of expertise for compensation matters.

In this high-impact role, you will design and steer executive compensation frameworks, influence strategic decision-making, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the globe.

If you thrive in a data-driven environment, enjoy working on complex global topics, and want to directly influence how a DAX-listed company rewards its top leadership, this role is for you.
 

Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)
 

As a Senior Expert Global Compensation & Benefits, you will play a key role in shaping and managing executive compensation programs across DHL Group.
 

Key Responsibilities


* Drive Executive Compensation Strategy
+ Lead the annual review and development of executive pay bands globally
+ Analyze international market data and translate insights into competitive compensation structures
+ Partner closely with divisional C&B teams worldwide


* Lead Job Evaluation for Executive Roles
+ Apply Mercer IPE methodology to evaluate senior leadership roles (RCS grades B–F)
+ Collaborate with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate role assessments
+ Deliver training and foster best practices within the global grading community


* Steer Key Global Processes
+ Contribute to the annual executive bonus process, including system preparation and communication
+ Prepare high-impact analyses, presentations, and decision papers for top management


* Enhance Global Compensation Frameworks
+ Develop and optimize compensation policies and processes (e.g., performance management, job architecture, salary review cycles)
+ Monitor market and regulatory developments and assess their impact on DHL Group
+ Strengthen collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the global C&B community

 

What You Bring


* Degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance, or a related field


* Several years of experience in Compensation & Benefits in an international corporate or consulting environment


* Strong project management experience, ideally in C&B initiatives


* Solid understanding of job grading methodologies (e.g., Mercer IPE is a plus)


* Experience preparing executive-level presentations and decision materials


* Strong knowledge of C&B systems (e.g., SAP HR, Comp tools)


* Fluent in English; German is a plus

 

Who You Are


* Analytical and detail-oriented, with a passion for working with complex data


* Structured, organized, and solution-driven


* A confident communicator who can engage with senior stakeholders


* Skilled at navigating global, cross-functional environments


* Discreet, reliable, and highly professional

 

About DHL Group

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