Compensation & Benefits Expert

zooplus; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading eCommerce platform as a Compensation & Benefits Expert. Shape global compensation strategies, ensure competitive pay structures, and enhance employee engagement through data-driven reward systems. Work in a hybrid setup, balancing in-office and remote work.

Benefits

20% discount in our zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

28 vacation days plus days off on 24th and 31st December

Corporate rates at a local gym chain

Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits at an Expert/Specialist level.
• Experience in designing rewards strategies, including incentives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update pay philosophies and ranges through benchmarking.
• Oversee performance-related pay processes, including merit matrices.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

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Company 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. These values inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers, and maintain a pet-first business.

Job Description

As Compensation & Benefits Expert, you will be responsible for shaping and executing Zooplus' global compensation strategy. Your role involves ensuring our pay structures are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business needs. You will develop and implement transparent, data-driven reward systems to enhance employee engagement and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation Strategy: Develop and update pay philosophies and ranges through benchmarking to maintain market competitiveness.
2. Annual Reward Cycle: Oversee performance-related pay processes, including merit matrices and pay adjustments.
3. Bonus & Incentives: Manage bonus schemes, enhance car-related benefits, and facilitate LTIP awards.
4. Pay Transparency & Compliance: Lead initiatives to improve pay fairness and ensure regulatory compliance.
5. Process & System Optimization: Collaborate with Workday and other teams to improve reward processes and user experience.
6. Stakeholder Training & Enablement: Equip teams and managers with tools and knowledge for pay decisions.
7. Job Architecture: Maintain and refine career and pay alignment frameworks.
8. Mobility & Recognition: Contribute to international pay strategies and recognition initiatives.
9. Data & Insights: Conduct pay analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits at an Expert/Specialist level.
• Experience in designing rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits systems, monetary and non-monetary rewards.
• Familiarity with European (especially German) compensation practices.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage change and simplify complex processes.

Additional Information

Our team of over 1,000 professionals across 6 European offices works together, leveraging our international strengths. We offer a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote.

Our benefits include:

• 20% discount in our zooplus shop
• Internal and external training
• Team events
• 28 vacation days plus days off on 24th and 31st December
• Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Sool)
• Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Learn more about zooplus on our website and social media channels.

Zooplus is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Retail