Manager- Total Rewards EMEA

When you join Kohler, you can make your mark on an iconic brand. Together, we challenge the status quo, stretch our imaginations, put ideas to the test, and demand better for ourselves, our customers, and each other. Join our community of creators and difference makers to build a career of impact. Hybrid working – with a minimum of 3 days per week working from our office in Quedgeley, GloucesterSalary up to £81K (subject to skills & experience) plus a fantastic benefits package including car cash allowance, annual bonus and access to our flexible benefits platform. It's an exciting time to join Kohler Co., with over 30 diverse brands in 50+ countries, we are continuing to experience significant growth and re-investment into our privately owned, $7 billion business. Opportunity You’ll drive the Total Rewards agenda for EMEA as part of Kohler’s Global Compensation & Benefits team. You will design and implement competitive benefits programs, wellbeing initiatives and compensation practices that strengthen our market position and ensure fair, equitable and compliant rewards. You will conduct market research and benchmarking—especially within the FMCD and manufacturing sectors—to shape compensation and benefits strategies. You’ll ensure all Total Rewards programs meet legal requirements, align with company pay principles and support business needs. You will also act as a key consultant to FMCD business leaders and plant HR teams across EMEA, helping them develop benefits policies and initiatives that align with regional HR strategy and Kohler’s global Total Rewards philosophy. Specific Responsibilities: Compensation & Governance• Serve as the EMEA Total Rewards expert, advising leaders on compensation and benefits to attract and retain talent.• Lead annual merit, bonus and promotion cycles, ensuring accurate tools, budgeting, calibration and communication.• Maintain global job architecture, pay ranges and internal equity across countries.• Manage compensation surveys, benchmarking and market analysis; ensure HRIS data accuracy. Benefits & Wellbeing• Design and manage country specific benefits programs, including medical, life, disability, pensions and allowances.• Oversee renewals, RFPs, vendor performance and cost management.• Drive wellbeing initiatives and increase visibility of benefits offerings.• Produce HR dashboards and manage benefits benchmarking. Incentives & Pay for Performance• Design and update variable pay plans, pricing requests, pay grades and job levels.• Implement global compensation policies across EMEA and ensure compliance with local regulations. Regulatory Compliance & Risk• Ensure adherence to EMEA pay and employment regulations, including pay transparency and equal pay requirements.• Partner with external consultants and support M&A due diligence and integration. Analytics & Enablement• Build compensation and benefits dashboards; lead pay equity reviews.• Train HRBPs and managers on Total Rewards philosophy, tools and guidelines. Processes & Tools• Own the rewards calendar and change management communications.• Administer rewards in HRIS/Comp tools (Workday, SAP); ensure data quality and drive process improvements. Stakeholder Management• Partner with HR, TA, Finance, Legal and regional leaders to deliver country aligned solutions.• Manage vendors and brokers, negotiating terms and monitoring SLAs. At Kohler, our mission is to help people live gracious, healthy and sustainable lives. We understand that investing in our associates is essential to achieving that goal. We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing and help you be your best. It’s a workplace that works—for you, your family, and your lifestyle. Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter so that we can make the necessary arrangements.