Senior Rewards Manager

About the Role

As part of the People team, the Senior Rewards Manager contributes to building and maintaining Vinted's organizational culture. This role combines strategic partnership, data-driven analysis, and hands-on project ownership, making it an exciting opportunity for rewards professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Vinted's mission to make second-hand the first choice is rooted in its commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction. The company's growth and success depend on attracting and retaining top talent, and the Senior Rewards Manager will be instrumental in designing and implementing compensation and benefits packages that support this goal.

What You Will Do

• Design and maintain compensation structures, including salary bands and job leveling frameworks, in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Lead market benchmarking efforts and analyze compensation trends to ensure external competitiveness and internal fairness.
• Serve as the main point of contact for reward topics for specific Business Units, advising on complex compensation cases, offers, and international mobility scenarios.
• Drive rewards-related projects, such as new country launches, M&A integrations, or total rewards policy refreshes.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment and effective implementation of rewards strategies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key rewards metrics and provide data-driven insights.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and best practices in rewards management, applying this knowledge to improve Vinted's total rewards strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding compensation and benefits.
• Manage and analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the rewards strategy.

What We Are Looking For

• 6-8+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards roles, preferably in international environments or tech/scale-up contexts.
• Deep understanding of compensation frameworks, market benchmarking, pay equity, and benefits administration.
• Strong data and Excel skills, with the ability to perform advanced analysis and present findings effectively.
• Experience with job architecture frameworks and compensation tools or platforms.
• Excellent project management skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Workday and compensation survey tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer).
• Knowledge of international compensation and benefits practices.
• Certification in compensation or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role within the tech industry.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to benefit from Vinted's share options programme.
• 25 working days of holiday.
• Access to all the tools & tech needed for work.
• Home office support, including IT workstation equipment and a personal budget for home workplace furniture.
• Private health insurance.
• Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Frequent team-building events.
• A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted.
• The opportunity to work with a leading platform in second-hand fashion and lifestyle items.

• Tailor your application: Ensure your resume and cover letter are tailored to the Senior Rewards Manager role, highlighting relevant experience and skills.
• Prepare for data-driven questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with data analysis, compensation frameworks, and market benchmarking.
• Showcase your communication skills: Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex rewards strategies and data insights effectively to various stakeholders.
• Research Vinted's culture: Understand Vinted's mission, values, and culture to show your genuine interest in the company and the role.
• Be ready to discuss your experience with job architecture frameworks and compensation tools: Highlight your proficiency in using these tools to design and implement total rewards strategies.
• Ask informed questions: Prepare questions about the role, the team, and the company's approach to rewards management to demonstrate your engagement and interest.