Compensation and Benefits Lead Europe

Job Details

Are you a Total Rewards expert passionate about creating impactful compensation and benefits strategies across Europe?

We’re looking for a dynamic EU Total Rewards Lead to translate our client’s Corporate Total Rewards vision into actionable regional strategies that empower their people and drive business performance. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping and implementing compensation frameworks, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting local market competitiveness — all while collaborating closely with global and regional teams.

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy & Implementation

  • Develop and align the EU Total Rewards strategy with the global TR vision
  • Design and roll out a scalable total rewards framework for the region

Data & Analysis

  • Conduct pay gap analysis and market benchmarking
  • Participate in annual salary surveys and assess market competitiveness
  • Monitor trends, legislation, and regulatory changes across the EU

Projects & Frameworks

  • Lead job evaluation and levelling using Mercer/Aon methodology
  • Manage annual compensation cycles: merit increases, bonuses, off-cycle adjustments
  • Drive regional and global C&B projects from concept to execution

Communication & Compliance

  • Propose innovative solutions (e.g., sales incentives, labour cost modelling)
  • Lead total rewards communication plans and engagement initiatives
  • Partner with Payroll and other HR teams to ensure data accuracy and policy alignment

Benefits & Budgeting

  • Benchmark, propose, and manage regional benefit programs
  • Ensure compliance and cost-efficiency in C&B budgeting
  • Continuously revise policies and SOPs to reflect evolving needs

🧠 What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree (or above) in HR, Business Administration, or related field
  • 10+ years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits management
  • Deep knowledge of C&B systems and structures
  • Familiarity with EU and Irish labour legislation would be ideal
  • Expertise in Mercer/Aon job evaluation methodologies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite

🌟 What Makes You a Great Fit

  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
  • Comfortable operating in complex, multi-national environments
  • Analytical and detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement
  • A collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams

🤝 Join our client
Be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. This is your opportunity to lead regional total rewards initiatives that truly make a difference. Of offer is a competitve salary package plus hybrid working.

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