What's the role?
As Head of HQ Rewards, you’ll lead the design and delivery of reward programs across HQ locations, directly supporting Hilti’s Lead 2030 People Strategy: being a great employer for everyone, everywhere. You’ll translate global Total Rewards strategies into impactful local initiatives, chair the HQ Rewards Committee, and drive key priorities like job grading and recognition. With no existing COE for Rewards at HQ, this is a unique opportunity to build, shape, and innovate—not just manage.
This full-time role is available immediately.
HQ is a horizontal region with its center in Liechtenstein and associated entities in Switzerland, France, KL, India, Netherlands, Germany, and Norway.
What You'll do
You’ll work across functions and regions, collaborate globally, and lead strategic projects that balance business goals, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Experience in Finance, HR, Controlling, or Behavioral Economics is a plus.
What You’ll Bring
- Educational & Professional Background : Master's degree in business administration, HR, Finance, or related fields, with relevant expertise and optional HR certifications.
- Reward Expertise : Deep knowledge of global reward programs, recognition systems, and business governance, with a holistic view of Total Rewards.
- Analytical & Economic Skills : Strong foundation in controlling and economics, with 8–10 years in Compensation & Benefits, including expertise in grading, benchmarking, and behavioral economics.
- Leadership & Collaboration : Proven people leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions, geographies, and seniority levels.
- External Market Insight : Active engagement with external networks and industry bodies to stay informed on reward trends and best practices.
What’s In It for You
We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:
Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.
Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, home office opportunity, flexible and trust-based working hours, meditation/ relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities, and relocation support.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
Join us in making construction better
Apply now.
For further questions, please feel free to contact Elena Gottardo, Team Lead Talent Acquisition, Elena.Gottardo@hilti.com.
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A
Learn more about our recruitment process: Preparing for your Hilti Interview | Hilti Careers
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
