Montblanc Manager, International Rewards & Performance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Montblanc – Manager, International Rewards & Performance in Hamburg, Germany. Lead global compensation and performance initiatives for luxury heritage brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement compensation and benefits policies for Montblanc in alignment with Richemont Group directives
- Lead and coordinate salary reviews and other compensation processes including bonuses and long-term incentives
- Partner with Markets and headquarters departments to advise on rewards-related matters aligned to business priorities and local contexts
- Provide competitive benchmarking and analyses of internal and external trends to inform strategic positioning
- Spearhead rewards-related initiatives such as commission scheme alignment and equal pay programmes
- Continuously assess benefits competitiveness and develop best practices in collaboration with the Group and Markets
- Drive and support performance review processes with key stakeholders in talent management and learning & development
- Generate insights and data to inform optimal decision-making on compensation and staff cost processes in coordination with HR Controlling
- Champion international assignee mobility strategy and practices in collaboration with Group HR
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
- 5+ years' experience in rewards or closely related function
- Proven expertise in SAP HR, Workday, and compensation systems
- Demonstrated experience with KPI creation and metrics analysis
- Proficiency in employee cost management and budgeting
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural competencies
- Experience designing international compensation frameworks
- Advanced data analytics and reward modelling capabilities
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders within matrix organisations
Skills
Experience
5+ years in rewards management or related human resources function, with substantive international experience in compensation and benefits administration within a global organisation.
Education
University Master's degree or equivalent qualification
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Benefits
Flexible working hours; canteen and on-site café; laundry service; company sports and health programmes; discounted Urban Sports membership; subsidized HVV-ProfiTicket for local public transport; employee car park with free charging stations for electric vehicles; preferential terms on Montblanc and Group brand products; employee benefits portal; 30 days' annual leave; regular employee events; comprehensive training and development opportunities
Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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