Global Rewards Specialist

Haldor Topsoe; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Topsoe is seeking a Global Rewards Specialist to independently plan and lead the annual rewards cycle, including compensation reviews, merit reviews, STI plans, and employee share programs. You will budget, analyze salary ranges, and set up plans in SuccessFactors, while collaborating with HR and managers across the organization.

With a focus on data-driven reward strategies, you will translate analytics into actionable policies, train HR colleagues, and support the navigation of pay

Qualifications

• Experience with the annual merit and compensation review cycle.
• Academic degree in Finance, HR, IT or Economics.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate data into policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead budgets, salary analyses and salary ranges.
• Set up plans in SuccessFactors.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and managers when relevant; train stakeholders.

Skills

Merit reviews

Compensation benchmarking

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

HRIS

Education

Finance/HR/IT/Economics degree

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Role and impact

As our new Global Rewards Specialist, you will independently plan and lead the operational cycle of our annual rewards processes. These include compensation and merit reviews, STI plans and our annual Employee Share and investment programs. The tasks involved are:

• Planning and preparing budgets, salary analysis and salary ranges
• Setting up plans in SuccessFactors
• Involving HR colleagues and managers when relevant
• Training HR colleagues and managers in the processes and communicating key messages on relevant platforms

During our annual salary negotiations, you will assist with system support and data and analysis.

Other tasks will be on ad hoc basis and will include support to projects and processes. The most important projects the first half year of 2027 will be the implementation of our revised Job Architecture and Pay Transparency initiatives.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, and you will work closely with colleagues across the organization, providing support, advice, and insights to Human Resources and managers.

We will ensure that you are properly onboarded and have access to support and sparring, investing in your learning journey and professional growth.

What you will bring

Experience with annual merit and compensation reviews, benchmarking compensation and benefits, and data analysis is essential. You have worked through the annual cycle at least twice and you are curious to learn more and take responsibility.

You have a relevant academic degree within Finance, HR, IT or Economics.

You bring a strong analytical mindset, a passion for rewards operations and you are dedicated to delivering solutions that are simple and relevant.

Your high attention to quality is evident in your data, analyses, and process deliveries. You collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders, treating them as partners in driving improvements, and you communicate clearly and promptly both verbally and in writing. You are digitally savvy, with hands-on experience in SuccessFactors or similar Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and you excel at turning analytics and insights into actionable policies and effective stakeholder management.

Your communication and training skills ensure stakeholders feel informed and empowered, and you thrive in a collaborative environment where alignment and feedback are key to success.

Why join us

Joining Topsoe means becoming part of a diverse Centre of Excellence within Global Human Resources, where you will be empowered to make a real impact. Our informal organization values engagement, collaboration, and having fun every day, even as we tackle both transformational projects and essential daily tasks. You will work alongside passionate colleagues in Reward, Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT), and Mobility, supporting a wide range of stakeholders across the business. Here, you will find an environment that encourages professional growth, values your input, and celebrates shared success.

Application deadline

The application deadline is August 28.

Company culture

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

Background checks

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks, requests for criminal records, and contact with references.

About us

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with around 2,500 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com.

At Topsoe we strive towards having a safe work environment. We are aware of the risks in our work and continuously optimise our safety procedures.