Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist in Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (# 1969)

About Us

About The Team

Job Description

We are looking for an International Compensation & Benefits Lead to (remote) support our people department in Breda (NL).

You will manage operational issues and enquiries as well as strategic compensation and benefits projects for the entire EMEA / APAC region. We require assistance of a Compensation and Benefits lead with experience in global mobility, who knows how to get up and running fast.

You will have an operational focus, but we expect you to be a self-starter who presents us pragmatic ideas how to improve various C&B and mobility aspects and how to align with the organization, supporting departments and policies and is willing to take the lead during implementation. You will cooperate closely with the International People Business Partners, Payroll team and also the Global Compensation and benefits team, to provide services and solutions.

Day to day tasks also include:

• Drive and execute country specific benefits changes as required by law or as outcome of market research.
• Conduct analysis of existing benefits programs including focus on administrative processes; market competitiveness; internal equity and recommend improvements as necessary. 
• Liaise with our vendor Mercer on proposals and then also execute any enhancements/changes/updates, which includes communication internally with people team, employees and managers
• Execute harmonization of C&B for acquired business units and future M&A projects.
• Align initiatives with global medium- and long-term compensation strategy in the international region to ensure we remain competitive in the labor market. This includes maintaining country specific salary bands, compliance for minimum wages and local EBA.
• Liaise with external vendors (Mercer/ Deloitte/ local lawyers) and internal partners on global compensation topics and processes in the region. Also responsible for successful invoicing/payment process of our global plans.
• Partnering with Global Total Rewards team to support global initiatives and tools (annual merit increases/ variable compensation plans/ other reward programs). 
• Manage worker Visa applications, country sponsorships, assignment letters and calculations, tax related topics and all other related global mobility questions.
   

Here is what you bring:

You have sound business judgment and problem-solving ability. You love jumping to the opportunity to develop organizations through operational and strategic initiatives and you like motivating others to participate. You think in challenges and opportunities instead of problems. Combining a strong hands-on work ethic and creating an environment of fun is effortless for you! Furthermore, you have:

• Relevant working experience in an international environment
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with compensation, benefits (group, health insurance and retirement plans), global mobility enquiries/projects on both operational and tactical
• Proven track record working across levels (from employee to senior management level).
• Professional level English

What We Offer

Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people, both our employees and our contractors. We’ve proven throughout our 60+ years in business that, as we grow around the globe, we'll take care of our people along the way. Here’s how:

• Hybrid working but also open for 100% remote or come into the office as much as you like to enjoy our brand new office to meet up and collaborate with our team
• Competitive compensation package tailored to local market standards.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Gym sponsorship
• Additional country-specific benefits