Senior Manager, Performance & Reward
Are you passionate about creating impactful employee experiences and driving business success through innovative reward strategies? Join Pandora as we transform how we recognize and inspire performance across a global organization.
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Performance & Reward to join our world-class Performance & Reward team at Pandora’s Global Headquarters in Copenhagen.
As part of Pandora’s journey to drive transformation and deliver best-in-class people experiences, this role will play a vital part in designing, executing, and continuously improving our global performance and reward programs. You’ll partner with senior leaders and global stakeholders to ensure Pandora’s Reward and Performance frameworks are innovative, competitive, and aligned with our strategic ambitions. This role offers the chance to shape programs and deliver operational excellence in a truly global environment, supporting our ambition to “Inspire and Cultivate the World’s Love for Jewellery.”
Key Responsibilities
-
Lead with Impact: Design and deliver Pandora’s annual performance management processes, ensuring they align with business goals and empower employees to thrive.
-
Drive Fairness & Competitiveness: Oversee global compensation review cycles, promoting equity and market relevance across all regions.
-
Innovate Incentives: Develop and evolve short-term incentive programs—including sales incentives—that motivate and engage our teams.
-
Shape the Future: Identify opportunities to enhance programs using best practices and emerging trends to deliver strategic value.
-
Be a Trusted Advisor: Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and HR partners, guiding them through performance and reward strategies.
-
Collaborate Globally: Partner with Finance, Cluster HR, Retail Excellence, and external consultants to ensure seamless execution.
-
Lead & Develop: Coach and support the growth of Performance & Reward team members.
-
Deliver Excellence: Use tools like SuccessFactors, Excel, and PowerPoint to ensure precision and insightful reporting.
What we’re looking for:
You’re a strategic thinker with a proven ability to design and implement solutions that make a measurable impact. You understand that meaningful change requires persistence, adaptability, and a long-term mindset. Collaboration energizes you, and you thrive in a culture of mutual support and shared success.
Your experience & skills:
-
6+ years of experience in performance management and reward within a global organisation.
-
Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
-
Exceptional communication skills and confidence in managing senior stakeholders.
-
Strong collaboration skills in a multicultural environment.
-
Solid project management abilities and attention to detail.
-
Proficiency in SuccessFactors, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools.
-
Fluent in English.
-
Experience with sales incentive plans in retail or customer-centric environments is a plus.
Additional Information
-
Global Career Band: 4A
-
Application deadline: January 15, 2026
Did we get your attention?
If you see yourself in this role and would like to become part of Pandora’s future, we encourage you to apply. We process applications on a continuous basis, so please send yours as soon as possible!
Icing on the cake
You’ll be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. With LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design, our office uses resources sustainably, creating a dynamic space that’s unique, comfortable, and inspiring—a true Pandora experience for everyone who works here.
About Pandora
Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Best Workplaces and ranked #1 among Danish companies, Pandora is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe reflecting the diversity of society in how we engage with our customers is essential to fulfilling our purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We are dedicated to nurturing a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.