Senior Compensation & Benefits specialist

Sonepar; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing

75% transport pass reimbursement

Swile meal-voucher card

Free company gym access

Sustainable mobility allowance

Job summary

Sonepar is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits specialist to partner with HR and business leaders across the international group. You will guide reward governance, manage complex remuneration programs and ensure data integrity while driving employee experience in a decentralized organization.

The role reports to the SVP Reward & People Analytics and requires strong expertise in compensation, benefits, mobility and HRIS, with fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Broad Compensation & Benefits experience in an international environment.
• Strong command of compensation fundamentals and market benchmarking.
• Experience in job evaluations, salary structures and incentive plans.
• Ability to run annual reward cycles and data-driven analyses.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to design and governance of compensation, benefits and mobility policies.
• Leads annual salary and bonus reviews with guidance to countries.
• Conducts job evaluations, benchmarking and scenario modelling.
• Advises HR and leaders on compensation decisions including hires and promotions.
• Prepares analyses and materials for senior leadership and governance discussions.
• Contributes to long‑term incentive plans and employee share programs.

Skills

Compensation fundamentals

Job evaluation

Market benchmarking

Salary structures

Incentive plans

Annual Reward cycles

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

French & English

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

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Senior Compensation & Benefits specialist

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Paris, FR, 75008

Who are we?

Sonepar is an independent family-owned group and a world leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, solutions and related services to the trade. In 2025, Sonepar generated a turnover of €33.6 billion. With a presence in 40 countries and an extensive network of retail outlets, the Group is undertaking an ambitious transformation to make life easier for its customers by offering them an omnichannel experience and a range of sustainable solutions for the industrial, construction and energy sectors. Our 46,000 employees are committed to the electrification of the world and united by a shared Purpose: “Power Progress for Future Generations.

How will you shape our tomorrow?

Reporting directly to the SVP Reward & People Analytics, the Senior Compensation & Benefits specialist acts as a trusted partner across the full spectrum of Group Reward activities. The role combines strategic contribution with hands-on delivery and is involved in virtually all major Compensation & Benefits matters at Group level. The position provides expert guidance to HR and business leaders, coordinates international stakeholders and ensures the rigorous, timely and high-quality execution of Reward initiatives in support of Sonepar’s objectives.

This is a broad and highly visible role at the heart of Group decision-making. You will help translate business priorities into fair, competitive and sustainable Reward solutions, while strengthening governance, data quality and the employee experience across a decentralized international organization.

Key responsibilities :

• Contributes to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Group compensation, benefits and mobility policies and programs, and promotes consistent and compliant practices across the organization.
• Leads and coordinates annual salary review, bonus review and bonus payment campaigns, providing countries with appropriate guidance and tools and ensuring High-quality data, process consistency and timely execution.
• Conducts job evaluations, salary benchmarking, market surveys, compensation analyses and scenario modelling, and translates findings into clear, business-relevant recommendations.
• Provides expert and pragmatic advice to HR and business leaders on compensation decisions, including hiring proposals, promotions, retention situations and organizational changes.
• Prepares high-quality analyses, recommendations and presentation materials for senior leadership and Reward governance discussions.
• Contributes to the management and evolution of the Group’s long-term incentive plans, executive compensation arrangements and employee shareholding programs, ensuring accurate and confidential execution.
• Contributes to the definition and management of international mobility policies and compensation packages, in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports the development, governance and continuous improvement of international benefits programs, taking account of business needs, market practices and applicable requirements.
• Contributes to Reward-related HRIS developments and drives process simplification, standardization, data integrity and operational excellence.
• Prepare compelling analyses and executive-ready materials for senior leadership and Reward governance forums, and support the deployment and communication of Reward initiatives across the international HR community.

The experience you bring

• At least 8 years of broad Compensation & Benefits experience in an international and complex environment, with demonstrated ownership of significant Reward processes and projects.
• Strong command of compensation fundamentals, including job evaluation, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive plans and annual Reward cycles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional rigor, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality execution.
• Highly reliable, engaged and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with senior leaders and international HR teams.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-oriented, with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic topics and detailed operational execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; strong data analysis and presentation capabilities.
• Fluent in French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Experience in international mobility, executive compensation, long-term incentives and/or HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors would be highly valued.

Recruitment process

• Call with HR
• Interview with the Manager
• Interview with an HR member
• Interview with a skip level

Work mode and location

• Location: Paris, 8th
• Work arrangement: Hybrid after the probation period

Benefits that await you

• A stimulating and varied role in which no two days are alike.
• The opportunity to join the Sonepar family and contribute to its shared values and Purpose.
• An international working environment.
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded, and talented team.
• Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.
• 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual public transport pass.
• Swile meal-voucher card.
• Free access to the company gym.
• Sustainable mobility allowance.