Senior Specialist - C&B - MBT Climate (m/w/d)

1. Compensation & Benefits Design & Governance

• Support the design, implementation, and governance of compensation structures, job grading, and benefits programs.
• Align C&B practices with Midea Global HQ and Regional CoE standards while adapting to local regulations and requirements.
• Coordinate annual compensation processes (salary review, bonus cycles, incentive plans).
• Act as subject‑matter expert and advisor on all C&B‑related topics. Provide guidance and training to HRBPs and managers on compensation and benefits matters.
• Drive harmonization of C&B frameworks across newly integrated MBT Climate entities.
• Work with local HR teams to implement consistent policies while ensuring local competitiveness.
• Provide support in due diligence and integration for future acquisitions.
• Conduct job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and benefits market analysis using external survey data (Mercer, WTW, Hay, etc.).
• Monitor pay equity and benefits utilization, providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Deliver regular reports and insights to leadership, Global HQ, and the Regional CoE.

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure C&B programs comply with local labor laws, tax, and social security regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in European labor and compensation regulations, particularly in the DACH region.

5. Compensation Systems Implementation

• Collaborate with Regional CoE, HRIS, IT, and vendor teams to ensure systems meet business and compliance requirements.
• Drive testing, data migration, and user training during new system launches or upgrades (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, or other platforms).

Your profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree a plus.

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally in multinational organizations.
• Strong track record in job grading, salary benchmarking, compensation review cycles, and benefits administration.
• Proven experience in compensation system implementation or optimization, ideally with platforms such as SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or other market‑competitive tools.
• Experience in post‑merger integration of HR/C&B frameworks is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of compensation structures, benefits design, job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Hay, Mercer, WTW).
• Strong analytical and HRIS/Excel skills (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar preferred).
• Understanding of EU and DACH labor laws affecting C&B.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English and German required; additional EU languages a plus.

What we offer

• Strategic role at the intersection of Global HQ, Regional CoE, and local entities.
• Opportunity to shape compensation and benefits practices in a fast‑growing multinational environment.
• Career development opportunities within MBT Climate and the wider Midea Group.
• Competitive compensation package and employee benefits.
• Work location will be flexible in Munich area Germany or Milan Italy.