Compensation & Benefits Global Analyst

Ahlstrom-5; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Espoo office

Hybrid work flexibility

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Ahlstrom is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Global Analyst to join our People & Culture organization in Helsinki. This temporary 12–18 month role offers hybrid work with on-site presence at our Espoo office and remote flexibility.

You will manage global compensation and performance processes, drive system improvements in SuccessFactors, and enable stakeholders across our 6,800+ employee base in 45 locations. Join a global, values-driven team focused on rewards and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and collaborative work style.
• Experience in reward processes and compensation concepts.
• Experience with job evaluation systems and salary banding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• International mobility administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of global compensation and incentive processes, including salary review and pay-range management.
• Lead the global Performance Management process with reviews, goal setting and development planning.
• Drive development and improvement of Rewards/Performance systems in SuccessFactors.
• Provide stakeholder enablement through communications, training, and self-service materials.
• Coordinate delivery with external system/consulting partners and align requirements.
• Coordinate global compensation analysis, benchmarking and related reporting.
• Support global job evaluation and grading, including stakeholder guidance and data management.
• Provide subject-matter guidance on rewards policies and system functionality.

Skills

Growth mindset

Teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Education

Degree or equivalent in Reward Management

Tools

SuccessFactors

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Compensation & Benefits Global Analyst (5880)

Requisition ID5880-Posted10/28/2026-People & Culture-Centers of Excellence-Helsinki- Posting Country (1)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Compensation & Benefits Global Analyst to join our global People & Culture organisation and contribute to the development and delivery of our Rewards and Performance Management practices.

In this role, you will work across a broad range of global Compensation & Benefits and Performance Management topics. You will combine hands-on process coordination, data and systems work, and close collaboration with People & Culture colleagues and other stakeholders across the organisation. The role offers a great opportunity to take ownership of key global processes while also contributing to their continuous development.

You will report to the VP, Compensation & Benefits. This is a temporary role for 12–18 months, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility to work remotely and on-site at our modern Espoo office.

What we can offer you:

• A position in a truly global company – some 6,800 employees spread across 45 worldwide locations
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An awesome and experienced team
• Modern office in Espoo, 2-minute walk from Keilaniemi metro

Your main responsibilities:

• Rewards Process Coordination
  • Lead the operational delivery of global compensation and incentive processes, including salary review, incentive plans, and pay-range management.
• Performance Management
  • Lead the global Performance Management process, including performance reviews, goal setting and individual development planning, talent review and continuous feedback.
• Systems & Development
  • Drive the development and continuous improvement of Rewards and Performance Management solutions in SuccessFactors, translating business requirements into system solutions and leading testing, validation and implementation.
• Stakeholder Enablement
  • Deliver stakeholder enablement for Rewards and Performance Management processes through global communications, training, process guidance and self-service materials for People & Culture, line managers and employees.
• Partner Management
  • Coordinate delivery with external system and consulting partners, including defining requirements, reviewing solutions and work estimates, agreeing priorities and validating completed work.
• Compensation Analysis & Reporting
  • Coordinate global compensation analysis, market benchmarking and compensation-related sustainability reporting, including compensation surveys, pay positioning and relevant remuneration disclosures.
• Job Evaluation & Grading
  • Support global job evaluation and grading, including role evaluations, grading reviews, internal comparisons, stakeholder guidance and related system data.
• Rewards & Performance Expertise
  • Provide expert guidance to People & Culture stakeholders on Rewards policies, incentive plans, Performance Management processes, system functionality and employee-specific cases.

To be successful in your role, you should have:

• Growth mindset, strong team working skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Sense of ownership, commitment to accuracy, and result orientation
• Passion for creating a positive and rewarding employee experience
• Previous experience in a compensation and benefits specialist/analyst role.
• Experience in implementing reward processes.
• Experience with job evaluation systems (e.g. Mercer, WTW, KF-Hay), grading, and salary banding.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication
• Capability to analyze complex information and data to deliver insights
• Advanced level skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• 2+ years of experience in the Comp & Ben area
• System knowledge (Success Factors recommended)

It would be good if you had:

• Degree qualified or equivalent Reward Management qualifications.
• International mobility administration experience

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.