Compensation & Benefits Expert

zooplus AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Expert to shape its global compensation strategy. This role is crucial for ensuring competitive pay structures while enhancing employee engagement and business performance. You will lead initiatives for pay transparency, optimize reward processes, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. With a hybrid work setup and a range of attractive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating joy for pets and their parents!

Benefits

20% discount in zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

28 vacation days

Days off on 24th and 31st of December

Corporate rates at a local gym

Company mobile phone

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits with a strong focus on strategy.
• Experience with both monetary and non-monetary rewards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive compensation strategies.
• Oversee annual reward processes and manage bonus programs.

Skills

Compensation Strategy Development

Performance Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Certification in HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.

We're on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business.

Job Description

AsCompensation & Benefits Expert, you will be responsible for shaping and driving Zooplus' global compensation strategy. You will ensure that our pay structures remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with our evolving business needs. This role plays a key part in developing and implementing a transparent and data-driven approach to rewards, supporting both employee engagement and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Strategy: Develop and implement Zooplus' base pay philosophy, regularly updating pay ranges to maintain market competitiveness through benchmarking.
• Annual Reward Cycle: Oversee pay-related processes in performance management, including merit matrix implementation and out-of-cycle pay adjustments.
• Bonus & Incentives: Manage bonus programs, drive enhancements to car-related benefits, and facilitate LTIP award allocations.
• Pay Transparency & Compliance: Lead initiatives to enhance pay fairness and transparency while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
• Process & System Optimization: Collaborate with Workday and People Process teams to improve reward processes and user experience.
• Stakeholder Training & Enablement: Equip P&C teams and line managers with the tools and knowledge to make informed pay decisions.
• Job Architecture: Maintain and refine the job architecture framework, ensuring alignment between career progression and pay structures.
• Mobility & Recognition: Partner on international pay recommendations and contribute to Zooplus' recognition strategy.
• Data & Insights: Conduct pay analysis to inform decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with experience at Expert/Specialistlevel.
• Ability to design and evolve rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Knowledge of both compensation and benefits systems.
• Experience with monetary and non-monetary rewards.
• Familiar with European (especially German) compensation practices.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Ability to manage change and simplify complex processes.
• Experience with compensation and benefits systems.

Additional Information

Additional Information:
With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.

Our benefits:
20% discount in our zooplus shop
Internal and external training
Team events
#LI-Hybrid
️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Want to know more? Learn more about zooplus here , and check out our LinkedIn , Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube to get a glimpse into the zooplus culture.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.