Global Compensation & Benefits Manager

Manuchar; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance (pension plan)

Collective bonus scheme

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Mobile phone and subscription

Job summary

Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, seeks a Global C&B Manager to harmonize compensation and benefits across the organisation. Based at the Antwerp headquarters, you will drive development and implementation of international reward frameworks.

The role blends hands-on operational work with strategic vision, leading global salary governance, benefits programs, mobility policies, and budgeting. You will partner with senior leaders to shape the employer of choice and ensure compliance across

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the C&B domain, preferably in an international context.
• Analytical mindset with experience in complex reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent presentation skills with senior managers advisory and change management experience.
• Outstanding communication in English and Dutch; Spanish is a plus.
• Payroll knowledge and Mercer experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive evolution of Manuchar’s global reward framework, aligning it with growth and business strategy.
• Build consistent job grading and strengthen pay governance for future-proof decisions.
• Shape and implement competitive, sustainable global benefits programs and optimize cost structures.
• Lead development programs for global mobility, expatriate management and international employment policies.
• Oversee annual HR budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and ensure compliance with local labour laws.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Change management

Communication skills

English and Dutch

Job description

The Job

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global C&B Manager to play a key role in enhancing and harmonizing our compensation & benefits practices across Manuchar globally, based at our headquarters in Antwerp.

In your area of expertise, you will drive the further development and implementation of comprehensive compensation and benefits frameworks to support our international workforce.

The successful candidate has a blend of hands-on operational expertise and strategic vision, is capable of leading significant initiatives and is contributing to our goal of being an employer of choice.

Your Responsibilities

• Compensation Strategy Development:
  • Drive the evolution of Manuchar’s global reward framework, aligning it with our growth ambitions and business strategy.
  • Build consistent job grading and strengthen pay governance, ensuring impactful and future-proof reward decisions.
• Benefits Analysis and Design:
  • Shape and implement competitive, sustainable and compliant global benefits programs.
  • Challenge and optimize cost structures to deliver maximum value for both employees and the business
• Global Mobility:
  • Lead the roll-out of development programs for emerging talent.
  • Focus on expatriate management and international employment policies to support our global workforce.
• Budgeting and Compliance:
  • Oversee annual HR budgeting and quarterly forecasting, ensuring alignment with financial goals and compliance with local labour laws.
  • Stay up to date on legislative changes related to compensation and benefits to ensure compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Lead various HR projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with stakeholders across the organization.
  • Take ownership of ad hoc tasks and complex cases, demonstrating a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Your Profile

• You have 10 years of experience within the C&B domain, preferably in an international context.
• You have an analytical mindset, experience with complex reporting and data analysis, and the ability to translate these into advice and optimizations.
• You have excellent presentation skills and experience in advising senior managers and in change management.
• Outstanding communication skills in English and Dutch are a must, Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll and experience with Mercer is a plus.

Manuchar offers you

• A truly global role with real impact, where you shape and influence reward strategies across multiple regions/cultures
• A competitive and comprehensive remuneration package, including:
  • Company car
  • Hospitalization insurance
  • Group insurance (pension plan)
  • Collective bonus scheme
  • Meal vouchers
  • Eco vouchers
  • Mobile phone and subscription
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work up to 2 days from home per week, supporting work-life balance
• The opportunity to work in a fast-growing international environment with long-term career perspectives
• Collaboration with talented and driven colleagues worldwide in an open and entrepreneurial culture
• A supportive and empowering workplace where you can take ownership, drive initiatives and fully develop your potential

Questions? Feel free to contact Micheline, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [e-mail]

Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin

Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals across high-growth markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. Our scale, infrastructure and expertise give you the competitive edge you need. Over 40 years of local presence and growth in over 180 locations in North & Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia prove the value of our end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions.

Our mission:

“Connecting the World. For Better Lives.”