European Compensation & Benefits Leader

OPENLANE, Inc.; Belgique; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

32 days holiday

Remote work up to 2 days

Learning & development support

Résumé du poste

OPENLANE Europe is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead the regional strategy across Europe, driving salary structures, benefits, payroll governance, and pay transparency. You will partner with HR, Finance, and senior leaders to attract and retain top talent with a strong focus on strategic influence and hands-on execution.

Reporting to the HR Director Europe, you will lead two payroll & benefits officers and oversee about 30 contractors, shaping reward practices, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Payroll management.
• Strong expertise in multi-country European payroll, compensation design, and benefits management.
• Experience leading compensation review cycles, incentive programs, and salary benchmarking.
• Good understanding of European payroll, employment, and reward regulations.
• Experience with pay transparency and pay equity initiatives is a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Drive and evolve OPENLANE Europe’s compensation philosophy and reward framework.
• Oversee salary structures, job architecture, grading frameworks, and market benchmarking.
• Manage payroll governance and administration across European countries.
• Lead benefits programs including pensions, insurance, mobility, and company car policies.
• Ensure pay transparency, equity governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Own annual compensation review processes, bonuses, and incentive planning.
• Provide reward analytics and dashboards to support leadership decisions.
• Oversee compensation for approx. 30 contractors across Europe.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Leadership

HR analytics

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Outils

Payroll systems

Description du poste

OPENLANE Europe is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead the regional strategy across Europe, driving salary structures, benefits, payroll governance, and pay transparency. You will partner with HR, Finance, and senior leaders to attract and retain top talent with a strong focus on strategic influence and hands-on execution.

Reporting to the HR Director Europe, you will lead two payroll & benefits officers and oversee about 30 contractors, shaping reward practices, budgeting, and