Compensation and Benefits Expert Region Europe

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Expert for Europe based in Marseille. You will harmonize and implement C&B policy across the region, acting as a strategic advisor to operations and supporting reporting and analytics for the Shipping Division.

With 5+ years in C&B, strong finance and HR knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and QlikSense, you will influence compensation decisions, renew health and provident insurances, and help shape the regional HR strategy in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits within a large international group or consultancy.
• Strong financial and general HR knowledge.
• Advanced reporting and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with job evaluation and grading methodologies (WTW, Mercer, Korn Ferry) is preferred.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity of C&B structures using market analysis.
• Work with regional HR Director to align priorities with HR strategy.
• Advise on compensation allocations and benefits to meet regional needs.
• Manage renewal of health and provident insurance contracts.
• Contribute to budget preparation and salary review process.
• Advise stakeholders on C&B decisions, align with Group strategy and mitigate risks.

Skills

Financial & HR knowledge

Qliksense

MS Excel

Job evaluation and grading

Interpersonal skills & diplomacy

English & French communication

Education

Master’s degree in HR, Finance, or Business

HR/Compensation certification (plus)

Tools

QlikSense

MS Excel

Job description

Compensation and Benefits Expert Region Europe

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LANGUAGE SIGN IN Job Description Job Title: Compensation and Benefits Expert Region Europe Req ID: 588461 Posting Start Date: 06/08/2026

General information

Marseille, FRA CMA CGM Human Resources Permanent contract Full Time

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

As a key member of the Human Resources Department of the Europe Regional Office , the Regional Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Expert will coordinate, harmonize, and implement the Group’s C&B policy across the Africa region. The role acts as a strategic advisor to operational teams on an international scale and supports the Shipping Division’s C&B team with reporting and analytics.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Ensure external competitiveness and internal equity of C&B structures using market analysis and monitoring tools.
• Work closely with regional HR Director to identify priorities and support the HR strategy of the Region.
• Act as a trusted advisor, recommending adjustments to compensation, allocations, and benefits to meet the Regional /Division’s specific needs.
• Manage the renewal of health and provident insurance contracts within the region.
• Contribute to budget preparation and support the Group’s salary review process.
• Advise stakeholders on C&B-related decision-making, ensuring local practices align with Group strategy, identifying risks, and proposing solutions.

WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Compensation & Benefits within a large international group or specialized consultancy.
• Strong financial and general HR knowledge.
• Advanced skills in reporting tools (e.g., Qliksense) and MS Excel.
• Experience with job evaluation and grading methodologies (e.g., WTW, Mercer, Korn Ferry) is preferred.
• Rigorous, methodical, and highly organized approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to build consensus and foster teamwork.
• HR/Compensation certification is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
  Strong affinity for working with data and figures.
  Ideally holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, or Business.

Key Competencies :

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to operational execution.
• Ability to influence and partner with diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Reports to the Regional HR Director and functionally to the Compensation & Benefits Manager of the Shipping Division
• Lead and collaborates closely with country HRBPs and the Group C&B team.
• Fluency in English and French

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