Total Rewards Director

Overview

The Total Rewards Director will spearhead the design, oversight, and advancement of global rewards frameworks at AutoStore to guarantee market competitiveness, fairness, scalability, and alignment with overall business goals. The position manages compensation programs, incentive structures, merit reviews, benefits offerings, and provides analytical support on workforce economics.

This role holds accountability for governancing executive compensation, including formulating and administering executive pay packages, incentive schemes, and handling Board-level compensation activities. As a vital collaborator with senior leadership, including the CHRO, CFO, CEO, and Remuneration Committee, the Director offers market intelligence, analytics, and governance advice to ensure executive pay aligns with strategy, shareholder expectations, and regulatory standards.

The selected candidate will enhance AutoStore's capacity to attract and retain critical talent while fostering sustainable growth and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, govern, and manage executive compensation plans including base salary, annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with CHRO, CFO, and CEO to shape executive reward policies consistent with business priorities and shareholder interests.
• Lead HR support for the Remuneration Committee by preparing materials, analyses, recommendations, and governance documents.
• Conduct benchmarking and market trend analysis regarding executive compensation, investor sentiments, and governance trends.
• Administer annual executive pay reviews, evaluate incentive program outcomes, and manage executive employment terms.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and disclosure requirements relevant to executive compensation.
• Oversee global compensation and benefits frameworks, including job architecture.
• Guide salary benchmarking, pay structure development, and assessments of internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Manage incentive, bonus, and performance-based reward systems.
• Direct annual merit increase processes.
• Partner with Finance, HR Business Partners, and leadership on workforce planning and economic analysis.
• Maintain compliance with compensation governance and regulations.
• Own strategies for employee well-being and total rewards.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12+ years experience in compensation, benefits, rewards, or workforce strategy within a global corporate environment.
• Expertise in supporting Board-level compensation discussions and Remuneration Committee operations.
• Deep understanding of executive pay design including short and long-term incentive mechanisms.
• Proficient in executive compensation benchmarking and market analysis.
• Familiar with public company compensation governance, regulatory disclosures, and shareholder expectations.
• Strong presentation skills for conveying complex compensation data and recommendations to senior leaders and boards.
• Experience with global compensation systems, benefits frameworks, and incentive/performance programs.
• Functioning as an HRIS subject matter expert for compensation and reward processes, governance, reporting, and continual improvements.
• Strong analytical, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Background in designing rewards strategies within competitive fields such as technology, software, automation, robotics, engineering, or similar sectors reliant on specialized talent.

Work Locations

This position is available in several locations including Oslo, Stavanger, Nedre Vats (Norway), Ulm, Berlin, Hamburg (Germany), Vienna, Graz (Austria), Lyon (France), London (UK), and Salem, NH (USA). Candidates applying from outside these areas should be willing to relocate.

Application Details

The application deadline is September 1, 2026; submissions are reviewed continuously so earlier applications are encouraged. All applications are handled confidentially.

What We Offer

EMEA Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture valuing diverse contributions and perspectives.
• Work-life balance initiatives including one paid hour per week for physical and mental health activities.
• A creative and secure work environment in a fast-growing Norwegian unicorn listed on Oslo Stock Exchange.
• An international, collaborative, and innovation-driven Norwegian multinational work setting.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, paid exercise, volunteer time, and parental leave.
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Educational assistance and professional development including mentorship from industry leaders.
• Additional offerings such as group life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary life insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment Policy

AutoStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination on any legally protected characteristics. The company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not liable for any related fees.