Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Senior Reward Manager – Executive Compensation & Equity Incentives.
As the senior advisor on executive reward matters, you will partner with HR and business leaders to design, implement, and govern compensation and equity incentives. You will act as the deputy to the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence on executive compensation matters, representing the function with senior stakeholders and external advisers where appropriate. You will combine strategic advisory with hands-on execution, ensuring competitive, compliant, and effective reward practices across a global organization.

We count on you for:

Support the Group VP Head of Reward & Excellence in preparing Remuneration Committee and Board materials and lead the preparation of the annual Remuneration Report.

Serve as the trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on executive reward matters, including compensation, job offers, promotions, salary reviews, incentive awards, retention plans, and job grading.

Lead the design, governance, and execution of Long-Term Incentive (LTI) programs, including budgeting, communication, implementation, vesting, and vendor management.

Oversee the governance and administration of global employee share plans across 20+ countries, including grant execution, vesting management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination with Legal, Tax, Finance, Payroll, and external providers.

Drive the continuous enhancement of executive reward and global mobility policies, processes, and governance to support the organization's global talent strategy.

Act as the corporate reference point for the annual executive compensation review cycle, overseeing its governance, coordination, and successful delivery.

Build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Tax, IT, Global Business Services, and external advisors, providing expert guidance on complex executive reward matters and ensuring effective governance and compliant delivery.

You will bring:

10+ years of experience in Executive Compensation, Global Rewards, or Compensation & Benefits within an international environment.

Strong expertise in executive compensation, incentive plans (STI/LTI), equity programs, and benchmarking.

Experience supporting Board and Remuneration Committee activities, preferably within a listed multinational company.

Solid understanding of executive compensation governance, payroll, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

Experience working with executive benchmarking providers such as Willis Towers Watson (WTW), Mercer, and Korn Ferry.

Ability to interpret complex tax, legal, and regulatory requirements impacting executive compensation and equity programs.

Advanced Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) is an asset.

Trusted advisor with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence interacting with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders.

High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.

Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Collaborative, proactive, and able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced global environment.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package. The Belgium annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: €136,000 to €171,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. The primary location for this job is Belgium; however, it may also be based in other countries. For other countries, local competitive salary conditions will apply, in line with local legislation. Information will be provided before your first interview.
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

Remote work condition.

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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