Senior Compensation & HR Controlling Specialist (m/f/d)
LocationParsdorf, Bavaria
Posted2 hours ago
Mission Brief
As a Senior People Compensation & HR Controlling Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and operating our compensation programs, and HR cost planning processes. Working closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Finance and business leaders, you will drive compensation governance, salary planning, budgeting and forecasting activities while ensuring data-driven decision-making in a fast-growing international environment.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Lead salary benchmarking activities and provide market-informed compensation recommendations
Review salary offers and act as a trusted advisor for compensation decisions across the organization
Drive the annual salary review cycle, ensuring consistency and competitiveness
Manage and continuously improve bonus and commission programs
Own HR budgeting, personnel cost planning and forecasting processes
Deliver monthly workforce cost reporting, variance analyses and management insights
Support Employee Participation Programme (EPP) activities, including contract creation, leaver agreements and related governance processes
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and scalable compensation practices
Qualification Checklist
Bachelor degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field
5+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Controlling, Finance or Workforce Planning
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Fluent in English, German is an advantage
Bonus Skills
Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, Carta, or similar systems
Experience in Equity Programs
Experience in a fast-growing technology, aerospace, engineering, or scale-up environment
Benefits
Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
Who we are
We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.
Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.
We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!
Want to find out more about us?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com
Data Protection
We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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As a Senior People Compensation & HR Controlling Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and operating our compensation programs, and HR cost planning processes. Working closely with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Finance and business leaders, you will drive compensation governance, salary planning, budgeting and forecasting activities while ensuring data-driven decision-making in a fast-growing international environment.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
Lead salary benchmarking activities and provide market-informed compensation recommendations
Review salary offers and act as a trusted advisor for compensation decisions across the organization
Drive the annual salary review cycle, ensuring consistency and competitiveness
Manage and continuously improve bonus and commission programs
Own HR budgeting, personnel cost planning and forecasting processes
Deliver monthly workforce cost reporting, variance analyses and management insights
Support Employee Participation Programme (EPP) activities, including contract creation, leaver agreements and related governance processes
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and scalable compensation practices
Qualification Checklist
Bachelor degree in HR, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field
5+ years of experience in Compensation, Total Rewards, HR Controlling, Finance or Workforce Planning
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Fluent in English, German is an advantage
Bonus Skills
Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning, Carta, or similar systems
Experience in Equity Programs
Experience in a fast-growing technology, aerospace, engineering, or scale-up environment
Benefits
Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
Who we are
We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.
Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.
We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!
Want to find out more about us?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com
Data Protection
We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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