Ulrike Spangenberg
About Ulrike Spangenberg
Ulrike Spangenberg serves as the Team Lead Global Compensation & Benefits at Spryker Systems in Berlin, Germany, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in payroll and benefits management across various companies, she emphasizes the significance of her team's unique qualities and their collaborative spirit.
Work at Spryker
Ulrike Spangenberg has been serving as the Team Lead Global Compensation & Benefits at Spryker Systems since 2021. Based in Berlin, Germany, she has held this position for three years. In her role, she focuses on international compensation and benefits, emphasizing the importance of people within the organization. Spangenberg describes her team at Spryker as innovators and status quo challengers, highlighting their commitment to empathy and teamwork. She refers to her team as a 'Spryker herd', reflecting her belief in their uniqueness and collaborative spirit.
Previous Experience
Before joining Spryker, Ulrike Spangenberg held several significant positions in the field of payroll and benefits. She worked at eBay as a Payroll Supervisor for the EMEA region from 2019 to 2020 in Berlin. Prior to that, she was the International Payroll and Benefits Manager at Radial Inc. from 2015 to 2019 in Halle, Germany. In 2020, she served as the EU Payroll Manager at FieldCore for seven months in Berlin. Additionally, her earlier career included roles such as Assistant Development Coach at C3/CustomerContactChannels, Inc. in Glasgow and Customer Support Manager for International Payroll Solutions at Ceridian.
Education and Expertise
Ulrike Spangenberg possesses extensive expertise in international compensation and benefits. Her professional journey reflects a strong focus on payroll management across various international contexts. Spangenberg's experience spans multiple industries, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in global compensation strategies. Her passion for people-centric approaches in her work further enhances her effectiveness in her current role at Spryker.
Background
Ulrike Spangenberg has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in payroll and benefits management. She has worked in various locations, including Berlin, Halle, and Glasgow, which has contributed to her understanding of international payroll systems. Her career began in the UK, where she worked at C3/CustomerContactChannels, Inc. and Ceridian, before transitioning to roles in Germany. This international experience has shaped her approach to compensation and benefits, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in different cultural contexts.