Market Reward Partner - UK, Benelux & Nordics

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 – UK, Benelux & Nordics, 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 – UK, Benelux & Nordics is responsible for delivering reward programmes and advice across assigned 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 local reward delivery.

Working closely with the Global Head of Reward, People Partners, Finance and Payroll, the role supports pay, bonus and benefits activity across the employee lifecycle. It plays a critical role in maintaining market competitiveness, managing reward risk and enabling confident, data‑led reward decisions.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

As our Market Reward Partner – UK, Benelux & Nordics, you will be responsible for:

• Partnering with People Partners and business leaders across the UK, Benelux and Nordics, providing expert guidance on pay, bonus and benefits matters while supporting informed reward decisions aligned to global principles.
• Delivering market reward programmes, including pay reviews, benchmarking, bonus and incentive processes, and benefits management, ensuring competitiveness, internal equity and accurate execution.
• Maintaining strong reward governance, compliance and data integrity, ensuring reward activities comply with local regulations, policies and controls, while proactively identifying and managing risks.
• Providing reward reporting, analysis and market insight, leveraging data to identify trends, support decision-making and inform the ongoing development of reward practices across the region.
• Driving collaboration and continuous improvement, working closely with People Partners, Payroll, Finance and HRIS teams to enhance reward processes, support organisational change and ensure a consistent employee experience.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

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

• Strong reward expertise, with experience delivering pay, bonus and benefits programmes and applying reward principles to support effective business decision-making.
• Good understanding of reward practices, labour markets and relevant legislation across the UK, Benelux and/or Nordic regions, with the ability to balance market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Strong analytical capability, able to interpret market data, conduct pay analysis and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and systems proficiency, ensuring accuracy in reward data, reporting and the use of HRIS and reward tools.
• Strong stakeholder partnering and communication skills, with the confidence to advise People Partners and leaders while explaining complex reward matters in a clear and practical way.

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 8th of July 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.