Europe Developed Markets Compensation Specialist

The Kraft Heinz Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Associate Compensation Manager – Europe Developed Markets to lead compensation programs across EPDM. You will manage annual processes, partner with HR and business stakeholders, and enhance our compensation governance and tools.

You will apply Korn Ferry Hay evaluations, conduct market benchmarking, and provide actionable pay recommendations while ensuring equity and market competitiveness across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in compensation and/or total rewards.
• Experience using Korn Ferry Hay job evaluation methodology (or similar).
• Experience in salary benchmarking and compensation analyses.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• 3 to 5+ years of compensation experience.
• FMCG experience preferred but not required.
• English language required.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with HR and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual merit cycle for assigned countries/HR teams with guidance.
• Support annual salary range reviews for EPDM, including market data analysis and modelling.
• Conduct Korn Ferry Hay job evaluations for assigned population and escalate complex cases.
• Perform pay equity and benchmarking analyses to inform decisions.
• Support compensation projects, tools, governance and user experience improvements.
• Partner with HR stakeholders on compensation, promotions and benchmarking decisions.
• Maintain EPDM region compensation documentation and manager materials.
• Collaborate with ZBB, Benefits and Total Rewards teams as an individual contributor.

Skills

Compensation

Total rewards

Korn Ferry Hay

Salary benchmarking

Excel

English

Influence & collaboration

3–5+ years

FMCG experience

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Associate Compensation Manager – Europe Developed Markets to lead compensation programs across EPDM. You will manage annual processes, partner with HR and business stakeholders, and enhance our compensation governance and tools.

You will apply Korn Ferry Hay evaluations, conduct market benchmarking, and provide actionable pay recommendations while ensuring equity and market competitiveness across the region.