Total Rewards Manager (m/f/d)

As Total Rewards Manager (m/f/d) , you'll be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to our HR Business Partners, country HR heads and teams as well as managers across the globe. You'll be – together with your teammates - the go-to expert for all total rewards matters, combining hands-on operational excellence with strategic consulting to ensure our compensation and incentive programs drive business performance and employee engagement. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT • You act as the go-to advisor for HR Business Partners, country teams, and managers on all total rewards topics: From compensation strategy and incentive design to market competitiveness and equity programs • You design and optimize total rewards solutions that align with business objectives and local market requirements, partnering closely with leadership to drive impact • You manage the full lifecycle of equity plans and incentive programs, including grants, vesting, bonus calculations, accruals, compliance, and stakeholder reporting • You ensure data quality and reliability in Workday, conduct equal pay analyses, and deliver insights through ad-hoc reporting that supports strategic decision-making • You build capability across the organization by delivering training to HR teams and managers, and creating clear communication materials that drive transparency and understanding • You identify and implement automation and AI solutions to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and scale total rewards processes globally YOUR SKILLS MATTER • Education and Experience You have a university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Economics, or related field and 3+ years in total rewards, compensation & benefits, or related HR function • Strategic Mindset You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, thriving as a trusted partner across geographies, bringing clarity to complex rewards challenges, and influencing stakeholders at all levels • Analytical Expertise and Regulatory Know-How You have strong analytical and numerical skills with deep understanding of compensation structures, incentive design, and equity programs (especially SPP/LTI plans) and you possess knowledge of German employment law and tax regulations related to compensation • Technical Skills You are advanced in Excel and experienced with Workday or similar HRIS systems • Attitude and Additional Experience You bring a proactive, can-do mindset and ideally a background in international/multi-country compensation, project management, or finance/controlling • Languages You are fluent in English; German is a plus WHAT WE OFFER • Extra benefits Enjoy discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride and SIXT+, attractive vehicle leasing offers, and exclusive deals with partners for travel, tech, fashion and more • AI at your fingertips From day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve • Mobility Boost  You will receive a monthly allowance from us as a contribution to your individual mobility • Future security We contribute to your retirement plan and support you with capital-forming benefits to ensure you are well covered • Feel-good atmosphere Stay active with our modern SIXT gym, various leisure activities like the gaming area or the SIXT choir, and enjoy our high-quality employee restaurant • Flexibility Enjoy 30 days of vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours • Giving back Take one day each year to volunteer at a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.3 billion and around 9,00