Global Business Unit Rewards Lead

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EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established global life sciences company. We are searching for a Global Business Unit Rewards Lead to join the Basel office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Rewards-related initiatives for a key global business unit, translating strategic goals into actionable plans, and contributing to broader HR topics such as job leveling and organizational design.

This role requires someone who can influence stakeholders and transform technical content into impactful change strategies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, agile organization that values innovation and is actively integrating digital and AI-driven approaches into its HR practices.

Key responsibilities of the Global Business Unit Rewards Lead:

• Lead the development and implementation of Reward strategies aligned with business goals
• Partner closely with global business leaders to support organizational design and job architecture
• Translate complex compensation and benefits content into strategic HR initiatives
• Support transformation efforts by bringing a digital mindset and business impact focus

Your profile:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Rewards with exposure to broader HR consulting topics
• Strong understanding of compensation frameworks, including Mercer job grading
• Proven ability to influence, lead change, and communicate effectively across senior stakeholders
• Interest or experience in AI and digital transformation within HR

If you are interested in applying for this Global Business Unit Rewards Lead role, please register your interest using the link below. Alternatively, please send your CV to or for a confidential conversation please call Drew in our Zug office on +41 41 5087007

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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