Reward Manager

Are you passionate about developing reward strategies for diverse teams? 

At Hempel, we spend more than 400m EUR each year on salaries, a significant portion of our operational expenses. In the Performance and Rewards team, we work closely with Executive Group Management, senior leaders across Hempel, and our People and Culture colleagues to develop innovative reward policies, programmes, and processes. We do this guided by equity, transparency, and sustainability, supporting our ambition to double our revenue and become an industry-leading enterprise. 

This role can be based in our Crown Paints HQ in Darwen, UK or our Hempel Poland HQ in Gdansk.

Make an exciting global impact!  

In this position, we offer you the opportunity to lead various global reward initiatives and processes, such as our global Sales Incentive Schemes or Recognition Plans. We are curious and proactive in exploring new ways to design compelling, competitive rewards that reflect an evolving talent landscape. You will play a key role in identifying trends, understanding market needs, and continuously bringing new, innovative ideas forward to ensure Hempel meets the evolving needs of our employees. 

You will: 

Lead the design of global reward and recognition initiatives that support an inclusive workplace, drive motivation, and optimise reward spending. 

Together with rest of the Rewards team ensure Hempel is positioned strongly and ready to live up to the EU Pay Transparency requirements, which we expect to broaden to all entities across Hempel globally. 

Act as a trusted sparring partner to Strategic Business Partners and Functional Leaders on rewards. 

Equip managers with the skills needed to execute effectively on reward initiatives. 

Use analytics proactively to measure the impact and adoption of initiatives. 

Leverage technology for strategic oversight and insight. 

Lead communications and interactions with the global People & Culture community and key stakeholders for your initiatives. 

Have you got what we're looking for?  

We seek someone with demonstrated expertise in global job structures, significant reward project management experience, and exceptional collaboration skills. Specifically, you should: 

Have extensive experience managing global reward projects from identifying business needs through design, implementation, and education. 

Demonstrate curiosity and proactivity in anticipating and identifying market trends and employee needs. 

Be confident navigating complex international stakeholder landscapes and collaborating closely with executive leadership. 

Possess operational expertise in delivering practical and impactful reward solutions. 

Approach projects strategically and analytically, ensuring timely and successful delivery. 

Communicate effectively, driving collaboration and change across diverse teams. 

Why join Hempel? 

At Hempel A/S, we celebrate diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive, innovative environment. Join a team where your ideas matter, and your contributions significantly impact our global organisation. We offer an encouraging and diverse workplace where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning drive our success. 

Take this opportunity to join an organisation committed not just to business excellence but also to creating a balanced, sustainable future for our people and the planet. Become a key player in shaping the future of global rewards. 

Does this sound like your next career move?  

Click ‘Apply for position’ and submit your CV and application letter today! 

About Crown Paints 

Crown believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential and we want to put that into the hands of everyone. As one of the UK’s leading paint brands, we support homeowners and professionals to ‘paint their own possible’ and create beautiful, transformative spaces for everyone to enjoy.? 

With a heritage dating back to 1777,? the company has a rich and colourful history, pouring 200 years of knowledge and skill into every tin of paint. Headquartered in Darwen in Lancashire, the same town the company started in all those years ago, Crown also has a manufacturing site in Hull and an ever-growing network of over 170 Crown Decorating Centres located throughout the UK and Ireland. We’re proud to have held the Royal Warrant since 1949 in recognition of our commitment, passion and experience.? 

As an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, Crown knows what a positive difference we can make to people and the planet and have set ambitious targets to become carbon neutral across all manufacturing operations, drive full circularity across product and packaging through recycling schemes, eradicate all waste to landfill and ensure 100% of paint containers make maximum use of recycled and recyclable materials.? 

A Part of Hempel? 

Crown Paints forms part of the global coatings group Hempel, who service sectors including decorative, infrastructure, marine, wind and thermal power. Hempel is proudly owned by The Hempel Foundation, an ownership structure that is unique in the coatings industry. The Hempel Foundation is dedicated to making a difference through philanthropic initiatives that bring about positive change. This includes empowering children to learn, making coatings more efficient and sustainable and sustaining biodiversity all over the world.?