Francesco Polentini
About Francesco Polentini
Francesco Polentini is a Total Rewards Specialist at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in HR and compensation roles across Europe.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Francesco Polentini is currently working as a Total Rewards Specialist at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. Since starting the role in September 2021, he has been involved in a variety of key initiatives. These include the design, budgeting, execution, and reporting of Salary Review cycles for the company's headquarters. He has also participated in global projects such as reviewing leveling and salary ranges. Francesco's experience in compensation analytics includes building reusable tools and dashboards, as well as performing ad hoc analyses.
Previous Role at Mercer
Before joining Delivery Hero, Francesco Polentini worked at Mercer as a Senior Consulting Specialist for seven months in 2021. Based in Warsaw, Poland, he focused on providing expert consultation in compensation and rewards management. His tenure at Mercer allowed him to deepen his expertise in the domain, contributing significantly to both client-specific and broader organizational projects.
Responsibilities at JTI and Medtronic
Francesco Polentini's career includes impactful roles at Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Medtronic. At JTI, he served as a Rewards Administration Specialist in Warsaw, Poland, for five months from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Medtronic in Prague, Czech Republic, in varied roles including HR Operations Specialist and Compensation SME for a total of seven months in 2020. His responsibilities spanned HR operations and compensation management, contributing to the smooth delivery of HR services within these organizations.
Early Career and Internships
Francesco Polentini began his professional journey with internships that laid a solid foundation for his career in HR and compensation. In 2019, he worked as an HR Compensation & Benefits Intern at Avio Aero - a GE Aviation Business in Turin, Italy, and as an HR Development & Talent Acquisition Intern at ELIS in Rome, Italy. These internships provided him with valuable experience in HR processes, talent acquisition, and compensation management.
Educational Background
Francesco Polentini holds a diverse educational background that underpins his professional expertise in human resources. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from ELIS Business School, completing his studies in 2018. Prior to this, he received a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Sapienza University of Rome, where he also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. His academic achievements provide a strong theoretical foundation for his HR and compensation roles.
International Work Experience
Francesco Polentini has accumulated extensive international experience, having worked in several European countries. His professional journey has taken him to Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, and Italy. This wide-ranging geographic exposure has endowed him with a nuanced understanding of diverse work cultures and compensation practices across Europe.