Lead Equity & Incentive Compensation Partner at HelloFresh

<h2><strong>The role</strong></h2> <p>HelloFresh is seeking a Lead Equity &amp; Incentives Compensation Partner to drive the strategy and execution of our global equity programs, short- and long-term incentive plans, executive compensation, and rewards governance framework. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who has been deep in the mechanics of compensation in a high-growth technology company and is now ready to own a portfolio that spans program design, governance, and cross-functional influence. You will play a foundational role in defining our global rewards strategy and structuring defensible compensation frameworks.&nbsp;</p> <p>Reporting to the Global Director, Compensation Strategy, you will serve as the subject matter expert across equity, incentives, and executive pay - working at the intersection of people, finance, legal, and the business. This role is central to building scalable, market-competitive compensation programs that support HelloFresh's continued growth across global markets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <p><strong>Equity Program Design &amp; Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Program Ownership: Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of HelloFresh's global equity programs - including RSUs, performance shares, and any new equity vehicles - ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and well-understood by employees.</li> <li>Platform &amp; Data Integrity: Serve as the operational lead for the equity compensation platform, ensuring accurate data bridges between Workday, Payroll, and external equity administration tools.</li> <li>Equity Education: Develop scalable education materials - guides, FAQs, webinars - that help employees across all markets understand their equity awards and the broader compensation philosophy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Incentive</strong> <strong>Plans &amp; Variable Pay</strong></p> <ul> <li>STI &amp; LTI Design: Lead the design and annual refresh of short-term and long-term incentive structures, including corporate bonus plans, sales incentive frameworks, and performance-based equity programs.</li> <li>Plan Modelling: Build and maintain incentive compensation models to evaluate cost, dilution, payout scenarios, and competitive positioning; translate model outputs into clear recommendations for senior leadership.</li> <li>Goal-Setting &amp; Calibration: Partner with Finance and HR Business Partners during the annual goal-setting cycle to ensure incentive metrics are appropriately rigorous, measurable, and aligned to business priorities.</li> <li>Pay Mix Analysis: Conduct ongoing analysis of total compensation pay mix across roles, levels, and geographies to identify gaps and recommend design adjustments.</li> </ul> <p><strong> Executive Compensation</strong></p> <ul> <li>C-Suite Support: Support executive compensation reviews, including benchmarking for C-suite and director-level roles, peer group analysis, and preparation of materials for Compensation Committee review.</li> <li>Benchmarking &amp; Market Data: Manage relationships with compensation survey vendors; lead annual and ad-hoc benchmarking exercises to keep HelloFresh's executive pay competitive.</li> <li>Offer Construction: Partner with Talent Acquisition and senior HR leadership to structure competitive offers for executive hires, including equity, sign-on, and ongoing compensation considerations.</li> <li>Disclosure &amp; Reporting: Support preparation of executive compensation disclosures and Compensation Committee materials, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.</li> </ul> <p><strong> Rewards Governance &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Governance Framework: Develop and maintain HelloFresh's global compensation governance framework — including salary band structures, job architecture, and pay approval workflows — ensuring consistency, fairness, and auditability.</li> <li>Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable securities law, tax regulations, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions (DE, US, UK, and others); lead preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.</li> <li>Pay Equity: Design and execute regular pay equity analyses across gender, ethnicity, and tenure; surface findings and drive remediation plans in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.</li> <li>SOX &amp; Audit Support: Maintain rigorous controls and documentation for equity and incentive programs to support internal and external audit requirements.</li> <li>Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline compensation operations, including tooling, workflows, and AI-assisted analytics.</li> </ul> <p><strong> Strategic Partnership &amp; Program Building</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cross-Functional Influence: Act as the compensation expert for HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal — providing timely, data-driven guidance on compensation decisions across the employee lifecycle.</li> <li>M&amp;A and Expansion: Support compensation due diligence and integration work for acquisitions and new market entries, ensuring programs can scale with the business.</li> <li>Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex compensation concepts into clear narratives for senior leaders, the Compensation Committee, and employees at all levels.</li> <li>Team Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to more members of the compensation team, including the Senior Equity Compensation Analyst.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Experience: </strong>8+ years of progressive compensation experience, with at least 4 years focused on equity, incentives, or executive compensation in a high-growth global technology or e-commerce company.</li> <li><strong>Program Builder: </strong>Demonstrated track record of designing and scaling compensation programs from the ground up — not just administering inherited ones.</li> <li><strong>Technical Depth: </strong>Strong command of equity mechanics (RSUs, options, performance shares), incentive plan design, and executive pay practices. Familiarity with SOX, EU Pay Transparency, and multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.</li> <li><strong>Analytical Rigour: </strong>Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus). Comfortable building models that inform multi-million dollar decisions.</li> <li><strong>Governance Mindset: </strong>Experience developing or maintaining global compensation governance frameworks, job architectures, and pay equity programs.</li> <li><strong>Stakeholder Influence: </strong>Proven ability to work effectively with Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior executives; capable of presenting complex analyses in simple, compelling terms.</li> <li><strong>Qualifications: </strong>Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Economics, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) are highly preferred.</li> <li><strong>Adaptability: </strong>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating rapid change; thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What we offer</strong></h2> <p>Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.</p> <ul> <li>Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.</li> <li>Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model.</li> <li>Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals.</li> <li>Invest in your growth with an annual learning &amp; development budget, German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy.</li> <li>Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!</li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><strong>Are you up for the challenge?</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.&nbsp;</span></p>