Optimize and standardize the respective salary structures through internal and external job benchmarks Create and maintain compensation overviews, salary histories and follow-up the annual reviews of management Advise on remuneration structures, market-relevant remuneration classification and other remuneration-related topics, counsel the senior management in the respective comp & ben cases Contribute in renewal of union agreements and support respective negotiations Implement reporting guidelines and follow-up of the compliance with the units Support the ongoing projects with relevant market data and country/entity specific analysis throughout the budget process Contribute throughout the due diligence processes, participate and support restructuring activities and acquisitions Support in reviewing, standardizing and revising bonus systems and incentive programs Provide guidance in regards to the consolidate and analysis of the manpower reports within the region Main counterpart in the respective regional legal cases, support the management and the HR counterparts throughout the process