Total Rewards Specialist

At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands — H&M, COS, Monki, Weekday, & Other Stories, H&M Home, ARKET, Afound and Itsapark — offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries.
But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers.
Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future.
Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you.
Job Description
As a Total Rewards Specialist, specializing in compensation and benefits, you will play a pivotal role in the central Total Reward team. We are in a build-up phase in the field of Total Rewards, hence looking for someone who is interested in being part of a journey in translating business needs into concrete Total Rewards deliverables. The scope of the role is Global, and you will work closely with TR and HR colleagues, the Regions, Business Units and Functions across H&M Group.
Join us in shaping competitive, effective, and fair global Total Rewards programs that align with our values and contribute to our business success.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of compensation programs and total rewards projects in alignment with the Total Rewards framework.
Drive global processes such as Annual Salary Review, Salary Increase Budgeting Salary Structures creation.
Lead and take part in initiatives to improve employee engagement, manage risks, and control costs.
Create and communicate Total Rewards framework documents and guidelines and conduct trainings within various areas of Total Rewards.
Recommend revisions to HR policies, procedures, and forms related to Compensation.
Audit and analyze external and internal market data to provide proactive Total Reward advice.
Act as an advanced user for all systems and tools used for total rewards deliveries.
Collaborate to ensure relevant H&M Group job framework is maintained.

Advisory:
Support other Total Rewards Managers and Specialists within various areas of total rewards.
Advise HR on salary setting process, principles, and guidelines, especially for senior leadership roles.
Act as a business partner to the wider HR community.

Compliance:
Drive Group governance and compliance for Total Rewards results.
Stay informed about current and pending local laws and regulations related to compensation to ensure compliance.

Qualifications
Your Knowledge:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Post-graduate degrees or certification in compensation and benefits is a strong advantage.
Analytical and numerical skills with expertise in data storytelling and visualization.
Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and visualization.
Experience with Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, Cornerstone, or similar HRM Systems.

Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
Networking skills to understand needs and trends.
Project leading abilities.
Stakeholder management and organizational agility.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Planning & Organizing skills.
Advanced English proficiency.
Ability to work in a team or independently on assigned projects.
Ability to deal with ambiguity.
Strong attention to detail, and ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential material.

Experience:
Minimum 10 years' experience in compensation and benefits.
Experience with applicable strategies and plans related to base compensation, benefits, rewards, variable pay, job roles framework, etc.
Strong business understanding and ability to translate business context into needed actions from a Total Rewards perspective.

Additional information
This is a full-time permanent role based in Stockholm.
If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your resume in English (no need for cover letter)
We look forward to receiving your application!
H&M Group is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.