Compensation & Benefits Expert (All Genders)

zooplus AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

zooplus AG is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Expert to shape their global compensation strategy. This role involves ensuring competitive pay structures, managing bonus programs, and enhancing pay transparency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation practices and stakeholder management, contributing to a pet-first business environment.

Benefits

20% discount in our zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

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

Corporate rates at a local gym chain

Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits at Expert/Specialist level.
• Ability to design rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Familiarity with European compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Zooplus' base pay philosophy.
• Oversee pay-related processes in performance management.
• Lead initiatives to improve pay fairness and transparency.

Skills

Compensation Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Expert (All Genders)

• Full-time
• Department: Human Resources

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 fuel a pet-first business.

As Compensation & Benefits Expert, you will be responsible for shaping and driving Zooplus' global compensation strategy. Your role involves ensuring our pay structures remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with our evolving business needs. You will develop and implement a transparent, data-driven approach to rewards that support employee engagement and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications include:

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with experience at Expert/Specialist level.
• Ability to design and evolve rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits systems, including 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:

With over 1,000 passionate professionals across 6 European offices, we believe our success stems from collaboration and leveraging our international strengths. Our work setup is hybrid: 60% in-office, 40% remote.

Our benefits include:

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

Learn more about zooplus on our website and social media channels. We are committed to equal opportunity and value diversity and inclusion.