At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description

Rewards Lead

13/02/2026

Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Rewards Lead - Compensation & Variable Pay to join our Group HR function in Athens, Greece and play a key role in shaping and evolving our total reward strategy across all geographies and business units.

In this senior expert role, you will act as a strategic advisor to HR leadership, Finance, and senior management, ensuring our compensation and incentive frameworks remain competitive, equitable, and closely aligned with business strategy. You will combine strong analytical depth with executive-level communication, influencing decisions that directly support performance, value creation, and long-term growth.

Your role will encompass:

Compensation Strategy & Governance

• Lead the design, review, and governance of global salary structures, ranges, and progression frameworks

• Ensure strong alignment between internal job architecture, market benchmarks, and the Group's total reward philosophy

• Continuously assess internal equity, pay compression, and market positioning risks, proactively recommending actions

Variable Pay & Incentives

• Design and evolve short- and long-term incentive frameworks for broad-based employee populations

• Review performance metrics, affordability, and alignment with value creation objectives

• Provide expert guidance on incentive outcomes, scenario analysis, and risk considerations

Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a senior subject-matter expert on compensation topics across assigned business areas

• Partner closely with HRBPs, providing guidance on complex reward decisions and exceptions

• Participate in governance forums related to pay, incentives, and reward risk

Market Insights & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Lead compensation benchmarking using reputable market surveys

• Translate market and internal data into clear insights for policy decisions and senior leadership discussions

• Contribute to dashboards, analytics, and insight generation in collaboration with People Analytics

Projects & Senior Exposure

• Lead or co-lead major Rewards initiatives, such as salary structure redesigns, incentive evolution, and system implementations

• Prepare and present reward-related materials to senior HR leadership and business stakeholders

• Support executive storytelling and communication on complex reward topics

What you bring to the role:

• 10+ years of experience in Compensation / Total Rewards roles within complex, international organizations

• Deep expertise in:

• • Salary structures and job pricing

• • Variable pay design (STI & LTI)

• • Market benchmarking and survey management

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations

• Excellent presentation and storytelling capabilities, comfortable engaging at executive level

• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex decision-making environments

• Experience working with HRIS and reward analytics tools

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth

• Results orientation & Safety excellence

• Collaboration & Trust

• Empathy & Effective communication

• Flexibility & Adaptability

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Ticket Restaurant Card

• Group Health Insurance Plan

• Preferential household electricity plan

• Pension Plan

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