Head of Total Rewards EMEAC

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

Further supporting our growth and innovation momentum, we are establishing a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona to deploy new capabilities to effectively support its global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers numerous possibilities for professional development such as exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

At Galderma we’re unique and we embrace difference.

Whether it’s the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Aesthetics, Consumer, and Prescription products; or our commitment to recognising and rewarding people for the contribution they make – working here isn’t like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

We established a new Global Capability Center in Barcelona supporting our global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample District in the heart of Barcelona, Galderma’s Global Capability Center offers the possibility for professional development through exposure to global and cross-functional projects and access to global career opportunities.

Job Title: JR014556 Head of Total Rewards EMEAC

Location: Barcelona, Spain. Hybrid

Job Description

The EMEAC Total Rewards Head is a strategic role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs across our EMEAC Region. This position is challenging and dynamic, playing a critical role in ensuring the organization's ability to attract, retain, and motivate our talent by offering competitive and compelling total rewards packages.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards Strategy:

• Develop and execute the total rewards strategy across the Region, aligned with the Global rewards principles and the organization's overall business goals and objectives.
• Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the competitiveness of compensation and benefits programs across the EMEAC Region.
• Ensure the deployment of Global Compensation & Benefits policies, as well as capture & propose potential necessary updates or improvements.
• Occasionally lead the deployment of specific Compensation & Benefits projects globally

Job Architecture:

• Co-develop and deploy the new Galderma Global Job Architecture project in the Region, including the implementation across all EMEAC Markets.
• Effectively communicate and train stakeholders on the new global new job catalogue and new global grading methodology
• Ensure the Global Job Architecture is embedded across all HR processes in the Region.
• Own the governance and grading of all the roles across the Region.

Compensation Management:

• Oversee the implementation and administration of compensation structures, including base pay, bonuses, and allowances across the Region.
• Collaborate with the Regional and Market leadership to ensure alignment between compensation practices and business performance, managing ad hoc compensation projects, improvements and changes when needed.
• Implement and monitor performance-related incentive programs.
• Partner with HRIS and the “People Solution Centre” to ensure the execution of compensation administration activities seamlessly.
• Bring data & analytics perspective across all compensation decisions.

Benefits Management:

• Oversee the management of employee benefits programs, including health & life insurances, retirement plans, company cars and transportation benefits, and other perquisites.
• Evaluate and make decisions on how to improve the benefits offerings to meet the changing needs of employees and maintain competitiveness across EMEAC Region.
• Work closely with the Global Head of Benefits and business stakeholders to develop change plans and evaluate implications of the Benefits offering across EMEAC Region, as well as maintaining our benefits offering catalogue & database updated.

Global Mobility:

• Participate in global mobility offers according to the Global Policy and support local HR teams in these moves, in coordination with the designated mobility vendor.

Recognition:

• Support local employees’ recognition initiatives and channel them through our global recognition program.
• Coordinate the solution of potential issues and provide reports on its use and best practices for its enhancement at a Regional level.

Communication and Education:

• Develop communication strategies to effectively convey the value of total rewards programs to employees and line managers.
• Provide education and training to HR professionals and business leaders across the globe on total rewards best practices.

Compliance:

• Stay abreast of relevant labour laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure total rewards programs comply with legal requirements across EMEAC.
• Implement and oversee compliance-related initiatives in collaboration with legal and HR colleagues.

Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers related to compensation and benefits programs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Compensation and Benefits theories and practices covering a multi-country/regional scope, with specific and relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits functions beyond generalist HR roles.
• Global or international markets experience strongly preferred, being skilled and experienced in operating across cultures and in a multi-cultural environment.
• Full proficiency in English – combined with another European language preferred.
• MS Office Advanced (Excel, Power Point) and previous experience with Workday preferred.
• Ability to perform research & analysis independently and effectively present recommendations to management with sophisticated presentations to get stakeholder approvals.
• Must be results driven, hands-on team player who can function effectively and independently in a fast-paced dynamic and international environment.
• Ability to gain trust and respect to support decision making processes by providing business knowledge and functional competence.
• Ability to work with details but effectively communicate conceptual level when needed.

What we offer in return

At Galderma, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a highly agile and influential team, where each member plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s direction across 44 countries. With a lean structure of just 7–8 professionals in the global rewards team, you will have significant ownership, visibility, and the ability to drive impactful, end-to-end initiatives. This role provides not only a global perspective—through close collaboration with colleagues across regions—but also deep exposure to diverse markets within EMEA. It’s an ideal environment for someone eager to make a tangible difference and grow through meaningful, hands-on experience in all areas of rewards.

Next Steps

• If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager 
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.