Compensation & Benefits Specialist

ORTEC; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 13th-month salary

8% holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension

Commuting reimbursement

Home office allowance

Company laptop

27 vacation days

Job summary

A leading finance technology firm in Rotterdam seeks a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist. You'll drive strategic HR initiatives and develop competitive pay and benefits programs. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of HR experience and strong data skills. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefit package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a general HR advisor.
• Experience in compensation and benefits.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize salary structures and benefits programs worldwide.
• Coordinate with local providers on healthcare and pensions.
• Support job evaluation and pay benchmarking.

Skills

Data analysis

Operational HR knowledge

Strong English communication

Education

Higher professional/university qualifications

Tools

Excel

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Compensation & Benefits Specialist role at Ortec Finance.

We’re seeking a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to strengthen our global HR team. You’ll develop and implement competitive pay and benefits programs that support our mission to attract, retain, and engage top talent. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic insight with the ability to translate policy into practical, impactful solutions for our growing international workforce.

What you will do

As our Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you’ll be a key member of a close-knit HR team: an HR Director, three HR Business Partners, two HR Office & Payroll specialists, a Recruitment Assistant, a Coach – and you!

We work from our Rotterdam or Amsterdam offices, or remotely. You’ll help build and enhance HR practices to support our growth and internationalization. Your analytical skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and energy will help drive our HR initiatives forward.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize salary structures and benefits programs across our offices worldwide.
• Coordinate with local providers on healthcare, pensions, insurance, and other benefits.
• Support job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and annual compensation reviews.
• Support international mobility cases.
• Act as key partner to the HR team and Finance, ensuring alignment with global policies and local requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and HR colleagues on all C&B topics.

What we offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in a growing company, with opportunities for personal and professional career development.

Salary range: €70k-€84k per year, depending on role, competency profile and experience.

• Open and informal work environment with engaging colleagues
• Training program and weekly knowledge meetings
• Hybrid working (Rotterdam office with optional Amsterdam office or home working)
• One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
• Guaranteed 13th-month salary, 8% holiday allowance, bonus scheme, pension, commuting reimbursement, home office allowance, company laptop, and 27 vacation days with the option to buy more

Who are you

You’re a driven HR professional passionate about getting the best out of people and the organization. You thrive in dynamic environments, shifting between operational, tactical, and strategic priorities. Clear and effective communication is the key to your success. You’ll be able to communicate complex topics clearly to all stakeholders. Ortec Finance values diverse backgrounds and inclusiveness, and these principles are at the heart of our culture. You will recognize yourself in our core values.

Qualifications

• You have higher professional/university qualifications and relevant studies;
• You have at least 7 years of experience as a general HR advisor with additional experience in compensation and benefits;
• Strong command of English and comfort working internationally;
• Strong data skills (Excel/HR systems) and attention to detail;
• Bonus: experience in financial or IT environments, working with highly qualified professionals;
• Bonus: experience designing employment conditions in Commonwealth countries.

Who we are

Ortec Finance is a global leader in technology and solutions for risk and return management. We empower individuals and organizations to navigate complex investment decisions with confidence by delivering advanced, accessible, and innovative solutions. Learn more at www.ortecfinance.com.

We strive to innovate and challenge the status quo in a fintech environment, building technology and insights to help people make informed, sustainable choices for the future.

Diversity & Inclusion

One of the core values is personal initiative and helping each other. Our D&I policy reflects showing personal initiative to be who you want to be and being open to diverse backgrounds and ideas. Our full D&I Statement is available here.

More information or apply

For more information regarding this position please contact Judith van der Mey, HR Director, at [phone] or [e-mail].

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We hope to meet you soon!