Global Reward Specialist - Job Architecture, Compensation & Pay Transparency

ABENA A/S; Aabenraa; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ABENA A/S is seeking a Global Reward Specialist to own job architecture, salary structures and pay transparency across countries and entities. You will manage reward data, governance and processes, partnering with HR and leaders to drive consistent, informed pay decisions and equity across ABENA.

In this role you will mature our reward framework, support benchmarking and contribute to communications, training and governance on reward principles across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in Reward, Compensation & Benefits (ideally in an international setting).
• Hands-on experience with job architecture, evaluation, salary structures, and compensation.
• Strong knowledge of pay equity and EU Pay Transparency; ability to translate requirements into processes and governance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate compensation data into insights and recommendations.
• Pragmatic, hands-on mindset with the confidence to advise across countries and functions.
• Fluent English and Danish; solid Excel and HR systems understanding.

Responsibilities

• Own and further develop ABENA’s reward framework, including pay policy, salary and bonus structures, pay ranges and governance.
• Own and continuously improve global job architecture with consistent evaluation, levels and career paths.
• Drive Pay Transparency efforts including pay equity analyses, pay-gap reporting and governance.
• Lead recurring reward processes such as annual salary reviews and compensation analyses.
• Turn reward data into clear recommendations to support pay decisions and equity.
• Advise HR and leaders on reward decisions, job leveling and organizational changes.
• Develop communication, training and guidance materials to strengthen reward capabilities across ABENA.

Skills

Pay equity

Job architecture

Job evaluation

Salary structures

Data analysis

Excel

English

Danish

Job description

Global Reward Specialist - Job Architecture, Compensation & Pay Transparency

Do you enjoy working with the structures behind fair and competitive pay? And would you like to take ownership of how job architecture, salary structures and Reward practices work across countries and entities?

This is your opportunity to take ownership of key Reward frameworks and help us mature how we work with Reward across ABENA.

As our new Global Reward Specialist, you will take ownership of key areas of our global Reward approach across countries and entities, from job architecture, salary structures and benchmarking to pay equity and Pay Transparency.

It is a role for someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture: working hands-on with Reward data and frameworks while helping HR and leaders make consistent, well-informed decisions and building robust business processes.

And you will not be starting from a blank page. Important foundations are already in place. Your role is to take them further: strengthen our Reward framework, mature our approach to Pay Transparency, and turn structures and data into robust global reward practices that support consistent and well-informed decisions across ABENA.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Own and further develop ABENA’s reward framework, including pay policy, salary and bonus structures, pay ranges and related governance.
• Own and continuously improve our global job architecture, ensuring consistent job evaluation, levels and career paths across the organization.
• Drive and mature our Pay Transparency efforts, including pay equity analyses, pay-gap reporting, related governance and long-term compliance.
• Lead relevant recurring reward processes such as annual salary reviews and compensation analyses.
• Turn reward data into clear recommendations supporting pay decisions, internal equity and competitiveness.
• Advise HR and leaders on reward decisions, job leveling, promotions, new roles and organizational changes.
• Develop communication, training and guidance materials that strengthen reward capabilities and ensure consistent understanding and application of reward principles across ABENA.

What we are looking for

• A proven track record working within Reward, Compensation & Benefits, ideally from an international organization.
• Hands-on experience with job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, and compensation.
• Strong knowledge of pay equity and EU Pay Transparency, with the ability to turn requirements into practical processes and governance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate compensation data into clear insights and recommendations.
• A pragmatic and hands-on approach, with the confidence to advise and challenge HR colleagues and leaders across countries and functions.
• Strong Excel and HR systems understanding, together with fluent English and Danish.

Your Team, Our Culture and Values

You will join our Group HR team, working alongside experienced HR specialists and generalists who work closely together, share ideas, and use each other’s different perspectives and expertise. Even when things are busy, we make room for laughter and a good atmosphere. We value collaboration and openness. For us, it is important that we support one another, and that it is genuinely enjoyable to come to work. Creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere and a great team spirit is something we are all responsible for.

Your leader at ABENA will be Lotte Blanner, HR Director, who describes her leadership style as follows:

“Trust and clear direction. I actively seek and value your input in our shared work, and I listen to your ambitions so I can support both your tasks and your development through honest feedback and clear priorities. I value people who take ownership and show initiative. You can count on me to stand by you and back you up along the way. We aim high but set realistic ambitions and take a pragmatic approach to the realities we work within”

At ABENA, you become part of a global company with a clear purpose: making a real difference in people’s everyday lives. Across the organization, we are guided by three core values: Trust, Fairness, and Cooperation. They shape how we work together, make decisions, and take responsibility for moving ABENA forward.

About ABENA

At ABENA, your work matters. Every day, we create solutions that improve quality of life for people and communities. With more than 2,000 colleagues serving customers in over 90 markets across healthcare, industry, and retail, we are united by a shared commitment to responsibility and care.

As a family-owned company with a strong global presence, we are built on trust, fairness, and cooperation values that guide how we support one another and grow together. Here, you'll find room to explore your potential, develop new skills, and make a meaningful difference.

Join us, and shape a career that truly makes an impact.

BECAUSE WE CARE

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