Lead Equity & Incentive Compensation Partner

Lead the strategy and execution of HelloFresh's global equity programs, short- and long-term incentive plans, executive compensation, and rewards governance framework. 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.

What you'll do

• 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.
• Serve as the operational lead for the equity compensation platform, ensuring accurate data bridges between Workday, Payroll, and external equity administration tools.
• Develop scalable education materials - guides, FAQs, webinars - that help employees across all markets understand their equity awards and the broader compensation philosophy.
• 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.
• Build and maintain incentive compensation models to evaluate cost, dilution, payout scenarios, and competitive positioning.
• Develop and maintain HelloFresh's global compensation governance framework — including salary band structures, job architecture, and pay approval workflows.
• Ensure all compensation programs comply with applicable securities law, tax regulations, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions; lead preparation for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Support executive compensation reviews, benchmarking, and preparation of materials for Compensation Committee review.

What you'll need

• 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.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and scaling compensation programs from the ground up.
• Strong command of equity mechanics (RSUs, options, performance shares), incentive plan design, and executive pay practices.
• Expert-level proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis (Excel/Google Sheets required; SQL, Python, or BI tools a plus).
• Experience developing or maintaining global compensation governance frameworks, job architectures, and pay equity programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Finance, Legal, Talent, and senior executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Economics, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP) highly preferred.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package with HelloFresh-subsidized Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working model with Berlin relocation support
• Annual learning and development budget, German language learning budget, and access to HelloFresh Academy
• Exclusive discounts on HelloFresh boxes and office meals
• Mental health support (Headspace, Spill), 24/7 gym access, transportation perks, and sabbatical leave options