Compensation and Benefits Lead (Interim)

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑based salary

33 days leave

Pension plan & travel allowance

Hybrid work option

On-site lunch and facilities

Freelancer open

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Lead (Interim) to shape and govern our Total Rewards strategy across CLA/CAO and non-CLAO populations. You will design salary structures, benefits, and job architecture while aligning with global principles and local market needs.

The role requires 8+ years in compensation and rewards, strong governance, and ability to work with HR, Finance, Legal, and Works Councils. Hybrid working is available; freelancers welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Reward Management.
• Proven experience designing compensation frameworks, reward programs, and governance.
• Experience in CLA/CAO and non-CLA environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards strategy.
• Translate global reward principles into scalable frameworks for international operations.
• Support regional entities adapting reward programs to local labor markets and legislation.
• Design and improve salary structures, job grading, bonus plans, and benefits.
• Manage annual merit reviews and governance of rewards.
• Develop variable pay and one-off reward mechanisms to differentiate performance.
• Advise managers on reward policies within governance frameworks.

Skills

Total Rewards design

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Finance

Job description

Compensation And Benefits Lead (Interim)

Are you the expert who will elevate our Total Rewards strategy and help drive growth, reward performance, and support long-term organizational success? Join our HR team as a Compensation and Benefits Lead. We are also open to a freelancer.

About The Role

As Compensation & Benefits Lead, you will help shape and implement Prodrive Technologies' future Total Rewards strategy. You will design and govern compensation, benefits, job architecture, and reward frameworks that support business growth, performance differentiation, and long-term sustainability across both CLA/CAO and non-CLA populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of Prodrive's Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards strategy


• Translate global reward principles and Dutch remuneration policies into scalable frameworks for international production and commercial organizations


• Support regional entities in adapting reward programs to local labor markets, legislation, and business needs while maintaining global consistency


• Design and continuously improve salary structures, job grading frameworks, bonus plans, and benefits programs


• Manage annual merit review processes and reward governance frameworks


• Develop and maintain variable pay and one-time reward mechanisms that support performance differentiation


• Support the transition towards a broader Total Rewards approach with less emphasis on structural salary growth and more focus on variable reward and recognition


• Conduct market benchmarking on salary levels, salary ranges, pay mix, merit practices, bonus plans, and Total Rewards architecture


• Establish clear governance, policies, and decision-making processes for compensation and reward programs


• Advise managers and budget owners on compensation decisions, reward policies, and workforce investments


• Support managers in making consistent reward decisions within established governance frameworks


• Lead projects related to job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, incentives, and international reward harmonization


• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Works Councils, and business stakeholders to ensure compliant and scalable reward practices.

What We Offer

• A performance-based salary that grows with your results


• 33 days of leave per year (including public holidays) to support a healthy work-life balance


• Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days


• Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan


• Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects


• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture


• Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment (working hybrid is an option, remote not), with free lunch or dinner on-site


• iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally


• Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit


• If you are a freelancer, we are open to that as well.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Legal, Economics, Finance, or a related field


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Reward Management


• Proven experience designing and implementing compensation frameworks, reward programs, and governance processes


• Experience in both CLA/CAO and non-CLA environments


• Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, compensation benchmarking, and reward analytics


• Experience translating global reward philosophies into practical solutions across multiple countries and cultures


• Experience within international manufacturing, technology, industrial, or engineering-driven organizations


• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution


• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and advise managers on reward-related decisions


• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

About Prodrive Technologies

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. We want to contribute to innovations that tackle major challenges in society, such as improving the quality of medical imaging. Besides, our technologies contribute to reducing the global dependency on fossil fuels and minimizing human exposure to air pollution. In other words, we create meaningful technologies that make the world work.