Market Reward Partner - European Markets (France, Germany, Italy & Spain) [Germany Based]

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.

At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Market Reward Partner (European Markets), you’ll be part of the People team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Global Head of Reward. You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Market Reward Partner – European Markets is responsible for delivering reward programmes and expert advice across key European markets, ensuring reward solutions are competitive, compliant and aligned to global frameworks. This role acts as the primary reward partner to local leaders and People teams, translating global reward strategy into effective market delivery.

Working closely with the Global Head of Reward, People Partners, Finance and Payroll, the role supports pay, bonus and benefits activities across the employee lifecycle. The role plays a critical part in balancing global consistency with local market complexity, ensuring reward decisions support both business performance and employee experience.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Market Reward Partner (European Markets), you will be responsible for:

• Acting as the trusted reward partner for France, Germany, Italy and Spain, providing expert guidance on pay, bonus and benefits decisions while ensuring consistent application of reward principles.
• Leading pay and benchmarking activities, including annual and off-cycle reviews, market analysis and reward recommendations aligned to market conditions, internal equity and global frameworks.
• Supporting the delivery of bonus, incentive and benefits programmes, ensuring accurate implementation, compliance and effective collaboration with Payroll, Finance and external providers.
• Maintaining strong governance, risk management and data integrity across reward processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing meaningful reporting and insight.
• Driving stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement, supporting organisational change, process simplification and the development of effective reward solutions across markets.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:

• Strong reward expertise across pay, bonus and benefits, with experience delivering practical reward solutions in a multinational environment.
• Good understanding of European reward practices, labour markets and regulatory requirements across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical capability, able to interpret market data, conduct pay analysis and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Effective stakeholder partner, confident advising leaders and People Partners while communicating clearly across diverse cultural contexts.
• High attention to detail with strong systems and data capability, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective use of HRIS and reward tools.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.

Application closing date: Wednesday 17th of June 2026

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.