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About this EMEA Total Rewards Manager (f/m) role at Woodward

Woodward · Hybrid · Centrum, PL

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are looking for an experienced Total Rewards Manager (EMEA) to join our Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence and drive effective, competitive, and compliant compensation and benefits solutions across the region.

In this individual contributor role, you will partner closely with HR leaders, regional HR teams, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to design, deliver, govern, and continuously improve total rewards programs aligned with business and talent priorities.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and HR, using data, market insights, and strong regional expertise to support attraction, retention, and engagement of top talent.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Compensation

  • Manage competitive compensation strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends

  • Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis across EMEA; model and recommend annual salary structure updates

  • Participate in the design and administration of cyclical processes such as salary reviews and incentive programs

Benefits

  • Design and manage employee benefits programs in line with local legislation and employee needs

  • Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate, negotiate, and administer benefits plans (medical, pension, risk, wellness)

  • Track benefits trends and recommend improvements to enhance employee engagement and value proposition

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure total rewards programs comply with local legal, tax, and regulatory requirements across EMEA

  • Partner with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and HR to mitigate risk and ensure strong governance

  • Support Works Council interactions where applicable

Business Partnership

  • Partner closely with global and regional HR teams to align total rewards solutions with business strategy

  • Provide guidance and training to HR and managers on compensation and benefits policies and practices

  • Prepare insights, analysis, and recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • University degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field

  • 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or Benefits, ideally across EMEA markets

  • Proven experience managing complex, multi‑country compensation and benefits programs

  • Strong knowledge of EMEA compensation and benefits regulations and market practices

  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

  • Ability to independently manage complex topics and priorities

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with HRIS tools (e.g. Workday)

  • Project management experience is a plus

  • Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written); German is a plus

  • Experience working with Works Councils is a plus

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

  • Advancement opportunities in international team

  • A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance

  • Multisport package

  • Meal Vouchers

  • Company performance bonus program

  • Work‑life balance, semi‑flexible working time

  • PPK: company offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority

  • Hybrid work model (2 days of home office and 3 days from our office in Krakow)

  • Relocation & Educational support

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About Woodward

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sour

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