Senior Specialist, Rewards

Amadeus; Nice; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking a Senior Specialist, Rewards to join a regional team focused on implementing the Rewards framework. You will ensure compensation and reward programmes are equitable, competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

The role collaborates with People & Culture and business leaders to provide expert guidance and analytics. You will lead salary review cycles, perform market benchmarking, and shape compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and pay-related

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, incentive programmes, benchmarking methodologies, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual salary review and bonus cycles with data accuracy and timely delivery.
• Conduct market analysis and compensation benchmarking to address internal pay equity.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for hires, promotions, and pay decisions balancing market competitiveness and equity.
• Advise on salary structures, compensation policies, incentive programmes, and recognition practices.
• Drive regional initiatives including automation, compliance, reporting enhancements, and employee engagement.

Skills

Rewards

Analytical

Excel

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Rewards

The Rewards Specialist will join a regional Rewards team responsible for implementing the Rewards framework and ensuring compensation and reward programmes remain equitable, competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

The role partners closely with People & Culture and business stakeholders to provide expert guidance, support decision-making, improve processes, and deliver high-quality Rewards outcomes through strong analytical and advisory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual salary review and bonus cycles, ensuring effective stakeholder coordination, data accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Conduct market analysis and compensation benchmarking, identify market trends, evaluate competitiveness, and address internal pay equity considerations.
• Prepare compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, and other pay-related decisions while balancing market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Advise People & Culture teams and business leaders on salary structures, compensation policies, incentive programmes, recognition practices, and broader Rewards topics.
• Drive regional and cross-functional initiatives, including process automation, continuous improvement, compliance activities, reporting enhancements, and employee engagement projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum five years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, incentive programmes, benchmarking methodologies, and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated understanding of how Rewards programmes contribute to business performance and employee experience.
• Advanced analytical and statistical capabilities, with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with Workday or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Excellent project management, organisational, and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders across different organisational levels.
• High level of discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance in complex situations.
• Fluency in both English and French.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, andas a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.