Principal Total Rewards - Equity Programs (all genders)

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ABOUT THE TEAM

We are currently looking for an experienced expert to lead the redesign of our equity portfolio. Our Total Rewards team is responsible for developing and executing the global reward strategy in close collaboration with Zalando’s 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 the group’s comprehensive employee benefits portfolio.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

1. You will drive projects to design, improve and rollout group wide equity compensation plans at Zalando and be accountable for it. This includes alignment with a diverse stakeholder group internally and externally.
2. You will be responsible to manage Zalando’s global equity programs (Stock Options, ESPP).
3. You will share your expertise, be one of the expert contacts for our HR business partner organisation and senior executives to provide guidance, analyses and training around our equity programs.
4. You will support the execution of key compensation processes like the yearly salary round.
5. You will network with external consultancy agencies and reward experts to understand and anticipate market trends.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. You have 7+ years of working in compensation related topics, part of it in equity compensation.
2. You bring experience in designing and managing programs for executive compensation would be desired.
3. You have successfully completed university (masters) degree in business, economics, finance, social studies or a related field; you are a strong learner and keen to further expand your skills.
4. You have a strong affinity to numbers, strong in data analysis.
5. You have a structured and detail oriented way of working while always keeping the big picture in mind.
6. You bring excellent communication skills to different audiences and summarize complex topics in an easy to understand and digestible way.
7. You are solution-oriented and flexible, embracing change and seeking new opportunities in our agile work culture; you are stress resistant, open to feedback, demonstrate strong ownership and work independently.
8. You speak English fluently.

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.

• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
• 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
• 27 days of vacation a year to start
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review