Global Compensation & Benefits Manager

Become a Global Compensation & Benefits Manager at BayWa r.e. in Munich, Germany. Lead global initiatives to shape competitive compensation structures and employee benefits. Enjoy flexible working hours, a competitive benefits package, and access to development programs to enhance your career. Join BayWa r.e. as a Global Compensation & Benefits Manager in Munich, Germany. In this role, you will drive the global reward strategy, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation structures. Collaborate with HR leadership and cross-functional teams while enjoying flexible working hours, a competitive benefits package, and access to the Future Talent Program for your professional development.

BayWa r.e. Munich, Germany Flexible Full Time UTC+01:00

BayWa r.e.

Company Overview

Name

BayWa r.e. is a subsidiary of the BayWa Group

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2008

Size

Over 4,500 employees worldwide (source: cbinsights.com). Revenue of over 1 billion USD annually in 2023 (source: baywa-re.vn).

What They Do

BayWa r.e. focuses on renewable energy, particularly on **photovoltaics (solar), onshore wind, and battery storage**. The company offers comprehensive services throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, permitting, construction, operation, and trading (source: erneuerbare-energien-hamburg.de). The product range includes complete project management, with BayWa r.e. Solar Systems specializing in modules, inverters, and mounting systems for residential, commercial, and utility projects (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). Target markets include developers, utilities, independent power producers, and commercial customers, with a focus on utility-scale solar and onshore wind power (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). BayWa r.e. stands out with a **project pipeline of 22 gigawatts in 25 countries**, aiming to achieve an operational capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2026 (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Projects & Track Record

While specific completed projects are not detailed in the available sources, BayWa r.e. manages **existing wind and solar resources** and has a pipeline that includes a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). This initiative is part of the 22 GW pipeline in photovoltaics, onshore wind, and battery storage being implemented in 25 countries (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Partnerships with Energy Infrastructure Partners aim to expand the portfolio to 3 GW by 2026, while collaboration with utilities and grid operators like Powerlink in Australia strengthens market position (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, BayWa r.e. announced the acquisition of a majority stake by Energy Infrastructure Partners for 157.17 million USD in February 2025, enabling the global expansion of the platform with a 22 GW pipeline and a target of 3 GW operational capacity by 2026 (source: cbinsights.com). The company applied for approval for the 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project in Gladstone in 2024 to position itself in emerging renewable energy hubs (source: cbinsights.com). Although no specific mergers or additional funding rounds are documented, the 2023 anniversary celebration of the BayWa Group highlights renewable energy as a key area for growth (source: baywa.com).

Working There

BayWa r.e. is hiring in areas such as **project development, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, sales, trading, and solar distribution**, with departments focused on executing renewable projects, technology innovation, supply chain, and international operations (source: energy-infrastructure-partners.com). Active recruitment is taking place at the headquarters in Munich for central functions, as well as in Santa Fe, NM for US solar projects and at project sites in Europe, the USA, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region (source: solar-distribution-us.baywa-re.com). The corporate culture reflects the cooperative roots of BayWa AG, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term stability, pursuing an "open, honest, process-oriented" approach (source: wikipedia.org).

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Job Description

As Manager Compensation & Benefits, you will be a key driver in shaping and executing our global reward strategy at BayWa r.e. Working closely with senior HR leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure that our compensation and benefits structures are competitive, equitable, and future-oriented, supporting both our people and business goals.

What You Will Do

Lead and deliver strategic and operational global Compensation & Benefits initiatives.
Participate in international and national compensation benchmarks; analyze market data and trends to guide decisions.
Support the design and improvement of bonus structures and total reward frameworks, using modern HR tools and systems.
Identify opportunities to optimize compensation processes and implement practical solutions.
Collaborate on evolving salary systems and employee benefits to align with business strategy and market standards.
Act as a trusted advisor on compensation topics, supporting stakeholders and change management initiatives.

What You Need to Succeed

University degree in Business Administration, HR, Finance/Controlling, or related field.
Proven Compensation & Benefits experience, ideally in an international corporate environment.
Strong analytical skills with a structured, results-oriented approach.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style.
High reliability, quality awareness, and proactive problem-solving ability.
Proficiency in HR SaaS systems and advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint; Workday or SAP is a plus.
Fluent in German and English, with the ability to communicate across all levels.
Strategic mindset with empathy and people focus.

What’s in It for You

A dynamic, purpose-driven organization committed to shaping the renewable energy future.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible working hours and mobile working options to support work-life balance.
Access to our Future Talent Program with workshops, coaching, and development opportunities.
Comprehensive training tailored to your career growth.
On-site amenities such as a coffee bar, canteen, and complimentary water.
A personalized onboarding experience to help you settle in quickly and effectively.