Total rewards manager (m/f/d)

Job Description As Total Rewards Manager (m/f/d) , you'll be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to our HR Business Partners, country HR heads and teams as well as managers across the globe. You'll be – together with your teammates - the go-to expert for all total rewards matters, combining hands-on operational excellence with strategic consulting to ensure our compensation and incentive programs drive business performance and employee engagement. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You act as the go-to advisor for HR Business Partners, country teams, and managers on all total rewards topics: From compensation strategy and incentive design to market competitiveness and equity programs You design and optimize total rewards solutions that align with business objectives and local market requirements, partnering closely with leadership to drive impact You manage the full lifecycle of equity plans and incentive programs, including grants, vesting, bonus calculations, accruals, compliance, and stakeholder reporting You ensure data quality and reliability in Workday, conduct equal pay analyses, and deliver insights through ad-hoc reporting that supports strategic decision-making You build capability across the organization by delivering training to HR teams and managers, and creating clear communication materials that drive transparency and understanding You identify and implement automation and AI solutions to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and scale total rewards processes globally YOUR SKILLS MATTER Education and Experience You have a university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or related field and 3 years in total rewards, compensation & benefits, or related HR function Strategic Mindset You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thriving as a trusted partner across geographies, bringing clarity to complex rewards challenges, and influencing stakeholders at all levels Analytical Expertise and Regulatory Know-How You have strong analytical and numerical skills with deep understanding of compensation structures, incentive design, and equity programs (especially SPP/LTI plans) and you possess knowledge of German employment law and tax regulations related to compensation Technical Skills You are advanced in Excel and experienced with Workday or similar HRIS systems Attitude and Additional Experience You bring a proactive, can-do mindset and ideally a background in international/multi-country compensation, project management, or finance/controlling Languages You are fluent in English; German is a plus WHAT WE OFFER Extra benefits Enjoy discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride and SIXT, attractive vehicle leasing offers, and exclusive deals with partners for travel, tech, fashion and more AI at your fingertips From day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve Mobility Boost You will receive a monthly allowance from us as a contribution to your individual mobility Future security We contribute to your retirement plan and support you with capital-forming benefits to ensure you are well covered Feel-good atmosphere Stay active with our modern SIXT gym, various leisure activities like the gaming area or the SIXT choir, and enjoy our high-quality employee restaurant Flexibility Enjoy 30 days of vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours Giving back Take one day each year to volunteer at a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children