Director of Total Rewards - EMEIA

WSP is the world's leading engineering company, specialising in infrastructure, transport, environment, energy and buildings. We have a clear vision of how it wants to help make the world a better place, by giving back to communities and supporting what's really important for our future.

WSP are currently looking for a Director of Total Rewards who will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organisation’s global compensation and rewards strategy. This individual will be responsible for providing expert leadership and strategic direction on all aspects of Total Rewards across multiple regions. A primary focus of the role will be overseeing the job architecture, managing salary structures and review cycles, and ensuring the effective design and delivery of variable compensation programs.

The Director will also serve as a key contributor to the organization’s One-WSP approach to Total Rewards, supporting the globalisation of the function initiated in 2025.

This newly created position reports to the Global Vice President of Total Rewards, based at the company’s head office in Canada, and can be located in the Netherlands, France, or Spain.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?

As a senior member of the global team, the Director will lead at least one major global initiative, driving innovation and alignment across regions. They will monitor the effectiveness of current reward programs, conduct competitive market analyses, and recommend data-driven improvements that reflect evolving business priorities and market trends. Managing relationships with external vendors and consultants will also be a key component of the role, ensuring the highest standards of service and strategic partnership.

In addition, the Director will play a critical role in supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, including contributing to the organization’s response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive and other relevant legislative requirements across the regions. They will collaborate closely with the Technology and Insights teams to ensure data accuracy, process optimisation, and the seamless integration of systems supporting compensation and rewards programs. Leading and developing a team of professionals in a fast-paced, international environment, the Director will foster excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

WHAT IF IT WAS YOU?

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in a relevant field and possess 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in a multinational environment. They must demonstrate a strong understanding of Total Rewards programs, with particular expertise in job architecture, position evaluation, and the design of appropriate compensation structures. Experience managing or implementing compensation programs across multiple countries in Central Europe is required, while exposure to markets in the Middle East, India, and Africa will be considered an asset.

Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in an additional European language is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be capable of working autonomously within a global matrix organization and possess exceptional communication, analytical, and priority management skills. A strong business orientation and the ability to manage global initiatives, conduct complex analyses, and build persuasive business cases for senior leadership are also essential to success in this role.

ABOUT WSP

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Are you hesitating to apply? Go for it! We are proud to promote belonging, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams, and we are convinced that our differences and an inclusive working environment contribute to our development. All applications will be carefully considered.

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