Total Rewards Manager

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nano analysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

 

Today, worldwide, more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems, and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meeting its customers’ needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

 

Position Summary

 

The Senior Total Rewards Partner serves as an advanced subject matter expert responsible for leading complex regional and cross-regional Total Rewards initiatives and providing independent advisory support to HR and business leaders. This is a hands-on, advanced Total Rewards role responsible for both leading assigned workstreams and directly executing high-quality analytical, operational, and governance activities. The role combines subject matter expertise, independent judgment, and practical execution across compensation, benefits, job architecture, market benchmarking, pay transparency, pay equity, and annual Total Rewards processes.

 

Key Relationships

 

Reports to: Director, Global Total Rewards or Senior Manager, Total Rewards

Direct Reports: None

Key Partners: HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, M&A teams, and external consultants and survey providers

Responsibilities

Total Rewards Program Delivery & Governance

 

· Lead regional Total Rewards program delivery, ensuring alignment with global frameworks while adapting to local market, regulatory, and business requirements.

· Own and apply job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, and related governance processes for assigned region(s). Participate in salary surveys and market studies while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

· Lead annual compensation processes for assigned populations, including merit planning, incentive administration, salary structure reviews, and equity-related processes, as applicable.

· Evaluate and recommend improvements to compensation and benefits programs based on market data, regulatory developments, employee impact, and business needs.

· Develop and deliver communications, training, and guidance for HR, managers, and employees on complex Total Rewards topics.

 

 

Advisory, Analytics & Decision Support

 

· Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on compensation, benefits, job leveling, market competitiveness, pay transparency, and pay equity matters.

· Lead complex analyses of compensation, benefits, and workforce data, translating findings into executive-ready insights and recommendations.

· Develop financial models, dashboards, and scenario analyses to support Total Rewards decisions, program design, and annual planning.

· Independently conduct market benchmarking, competitive analyses, and salary survey submissions, ensuring strong data governance and interpretation.

· Provide advanced compensation guidance for complex new hire, promotion, retention, and organizational design situations.

 

Compliance, Policy & M&A Integration

 

· Lead pay transparency readiness and related compliance workstreams across applicable jurisdictions, including compensation data analysis, job architecture alignment, pay range governance, stakeholder preparation, and implementation planning.

· Interpret regulatory and market developments and recommend practical updates to Total Rewards practices and tools in partnership with key stakeholders.

· Lead Total Rewards due diligence and integration workstreams for M&A activity within assigned scope, including compensation and benefits assessments, job leveling, market pricing, and transition planning.

· Identify process gaps, resolve operational issues, and recommend improvements to strengthen Total Rewards governance and delivery.

· Drive cross-regional Total Rewards projects, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, analysis, recommendations, and implementation activities.

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or HR certification preferred.

· 8+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits within a multinational organization, supporting multiple markets.

· Demonstrated experience leading complex compensation or Total Rewards projects across multiple markets or business units.

· Advanced knowledge of job architecture, job evaluation methodologies, market benchmarking, salary surveys, salary structure design, pay transparency, pay equity, incentives, and related regulatory requirements.

· Proven ability to influence HR and business leaders through data-driven recommendations and complex analytical work.

· Experience leading cross-functional workstreams involving HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, M&A, and external advisors.

· Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data modeling, and visualization) and PowerPoint.

· Fluency in English required; advanced German highly desirable.

 

Competencies

· Hands-On Execution and Accountability – Personally performs complex analytical, operational, and governance work, including job leveling, market pricing, pay analysis, annual compensation processes, and issue resolution. Delivers high-quality work with limited oversight and strong attention to detail.

· Analytical Judgment & Problem Solving – Uses data, market insights, and business judgment to resolve complex or ambiguous Total Rewards issues and develop practical recommendations.

· Business Partnership & Influence – Builds effective working relationships across functions, regions, organizational levels, and external partners. Communicates clearly and adapts recommendations to influence decisions on sensitive or complex matters.

· Professionalism & Confidentiality – Handles sensitive compensation, benefits, employee, and business information with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.

· Adaptability & Continuous Improvement – Responds effectively to changing priorities and identifies opportunities to improve Total Rewards processes, governance, tools, and stakeholder experience.