TOTAL REWARDS LEAD (M/F/D) IBERIA, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST - OTIS MOBILITY

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Country:

Spain

Location:

Golfo De Salónica 73, 28033 MADRID, Spain

Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded. We are the leader in elevators, escalators and moving walkways.

We’re now seeking a Total Rewards Lead for Iberia & Africa and South East Europe Regions. This position will be responsible for providing strategic direction, guidance and value-added support to HR and the business in all aspects of Compensation and Benefits towards achieving Region's goals and objectives. The position will also be part of and continue to support the ongoing development of the EMEA Total Rewards Centre of Excellence (CoE).

As Total Rewards Lead, you will:

• Provide consultation to business leadership to develop and refine Total Rewards policies, programs and procedures, for the unique needs of the regions.
• Execute on regional guidance, policy, governance and strategic direction.
• Conduct briefings with regional seniors leadership on the structure of Total Rewards programs with regards to internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Advise on compensation and benefits programs (country) and packages (individual) aimed at attracting, retaining and motivating key talent.
• Conduct job grading, salary benchmarking and other market analysis.
• Recommend and establish appropriate market competitive benefits and recognition programs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, standards and systems in close cooperation with local, regional or global stakeholders.
• Provide technical support, analytics and audit in response to and in anticipation of business needs.
• Provide support on Total Rewards led initiatives/activities; trainings, education, meetings and projects.
• Manage annual processes in countries and keep to timeline; Merit review, Salary benchmarking, Salary budget planning, Global Incentive Plan, Sales Incentive Plan and other variable incentive plans and benefit programs.
• Manage and support various aspects of the life-cycle of international assignments. Ensure adherence to the global mobility policy and governance model, provide as needed training and guidance to the business and supports operational requirements.
• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring Total Rewards programs are delivered effectively, efficiently and within an established budget.
• Provide input on leveraging Total Rewards tools to support business and HR initiatives and strategies.
• Serve as escalation point for program operational concerns raised by employees.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques pertaining to the various discipline areas of Compensation & Benefits
• Candidates should be comfortable interacting with senior management
• Must work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to deal with multiple changing priorities
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• Proficient in the use of Word/Excel/Powerpoint

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work for an industry leading company and a global brand.
• The opportunity to work in a key, visible role which is critical to the success of the organization.
• The responsibility of managing a global business unit.
• Competitive salary package and additional benefits.

More about us:

Otis is the world leader in reliable, efficient and technologically advanced elevators, escalators and people-moving systems. More than 2.4 million Otis elevators and escalators are currently in operation throughout 200 different countries. We are proud to have a global team that continues to rise to the challenges of a fast-moving company. Together, the people of Otis are creating new ideas and opportunities by collaborating across time zones, geographies and cultures. So just imagine where we can take you!

We are a company with a big commitment to the continuing development of everyone who works for us, strongly supporting career progression and facilitating a culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciate that our talent is the key to our success.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps ensure the ideas, perspectives and experiences of individual employees support a culture of learning and attract world-class talent. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates will be equally assessed and selected based on objective criteria.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

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