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EMEA Head of Compensation

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JobReq ID:  54914
Type of work:  Hybrid
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Zaventem, BE

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose

 

As the EMEA Head of Compensation, you play a strategic role in designing and maintaining the compensation philosophy and guidelines for the entire EMEA region. You will collaborate with Finance, business leaders, and HRBPs to design total rewards programs that align with our business strategy and the external market.

As a senior member of the Rewards team, you will lead multiple cross‑regional projects, such as the job architecture  harmonization with the Americas, the Pay Transparency project, the Sales & Manufacturing incentive framework, and more.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Internal Compensation Expert

  • Design and maintain the EMEA total rewards philosophy and adapt where needed to local market conditions

  • Work with HRBPs and management to develop compensation solutions and practices that support a strong market‑based, pay‑for‑performance environment

  • Research and identify trends and issues that impact compensation, proactively supporting business objectives

  • Partner with HRBPs and management to solve business issues where compensation plays a key role

  • Collaborate with data scientists to interpret analytical results on reward program impact; propose changes to maximize employee motivation and retention

  • Work with external consultants to create business cases for changes to the compensation mix

  • Educate HR and line managers on compensation topics

 

Market Analysis / Total Cash Analysis

  • Propose compensation adjustments to support internal equity and market competitiveness

  • Analyze competitiveness of company compensation policies and recommend changes

  • Conduct job evaluations, market benchmarking, and prepare offers for top management

  • Contribute to the implementation of the European Pay Equity Directive

 

Incentive Schemes

  • Audit current incentive schemes, assess effectiveness, and propose optimizations

  • Collaborate with Finance, HRBP, and business leaders to design, review, and adapt functional incentive schemes

  • Participate in the design and implementation of short‑ and long‑term management incentive schemes

 

Annual Performance & Rewards Cycle

  • Manage the annual compensation review process with the support of Rewards Analysts

  • Prepare communication materials for end‑users and managers and support delivery when needed

  • Review processes and data to continuously improve compensation program design and system setup

 

General Responsibilities

  • Stay informed about trends and best practices in compensation

  • Apply effective communication strategies to support various total rewards programs

  • Ensure compensation practices comply with laws and regulations

  • Conduct periodic process audits to recommend improvements

 

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (ideally HR, Compensation, Benefits, or Organizational Development)

 

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits

  • Knowledge of compensation theories, best practices, and trends

  • Knowledge of benefit plan design, regulatory compliance, and market trends

  • Experience working in a multicultural environment

 

Technical Skills

  • Advanced project management skills

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Experience with HRIS applications is a plus

 

Soft / Behavioral Skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to interact professionally and project a positive image

  • Excellent command of English

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WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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