Expert Compensation & Benefits

Bilfinger Berger SE; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Training and development

International collaboration

Informal work environment

Collective discounts

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist to lead policies for the Netherlands and Belgium, translating international guidelines into locally compliant solutions.

You will shape C&B strategies in a matrix, advise HR and Finance, manage salary review processes, and drive harmonization of employment conditions across the Netherlands and Belgium. Fluent Dutch and English are required, with at least 5 years in C&B.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, business, finance, economics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience in international or matrix organizations.
• Knowledge of Dutch employment law, CAOs, and employee benefits.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Developing and shaping Compensation & Benefits policies for the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Advising HR leadership, management, and other stakeholders on complex compensation and benefits matters.
• Leading harmonization and integration initiatives related to employment conditions and benefits.
• Managing the annual salary review and bonus processes.
• Developing job evaluation and job grading frameworks, including the Hay methodology.
• Translating international guidelines into locally compliant and practical solutions.
• Initiating and leading strategic reward and improvement projects.
• Monitoring market developments, benchmark data, and compensation trends.
• Collaborating with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, and international stakeholders.
• Coaching and supporting HR colleagues and the Shared Service Center on complex Compensation & Benefits issues.
• Identifying and implementing improvements in processes, policies, and employment conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Affinity for data

Strategic reward projects

Harmonization initiatives

Organizational change programs

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR / Business / Finance / Economics

Excellent command of Dutch and English

Tools

Hay methodology

Job description

Rotterdam | Strategic HR role with impact across the Netherlands and Belgium

Are you an experienced Compensation & Benefits, Reward, or employee benefits professional? Are you currently working as a Reward Manager, Compensation & Benefits Manager, Compensation & Benefits Specialist, Reward Specialist, Reward Consultant, or Compensation & Benefits Expert and ready for a new challenge within an international organization?

As a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will be the subject matter expert for the Netherlands and Belgium. You will play a key role in further professionalizing our compensation and benefits policies, translating international guidelines into local solutions that support both employees and the organization. You combine strategic insight with a hands‑on approach and act as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and senior management.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing Compensation & Benefits policies across the Netherlands and Belgium. You will advise stakeholders at various levels and lead projects that contribute to a future‑proof, attractive, and market‑aligned rewards package.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and shaping Compensation & Benefits policies for the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Advising HR leadership, management, and other stakeholders on complex compensation and benefits matters.
• Leading harmonization and integration initiatives related to employment conditions and benefits.
• Managing the annual salary review and bonus processes.
• Further developing job evaluation and job grading frameworks, including the Hay methodology.
• Translating international guidelines into locally compliant and practical solutions.
• Initiating and leading strategic reward and improvement projects.
• Monitoring market developments, benchmark data, and compensation trends.
• Collaborating with HR Business Partners, Finance, Payroll, and international stakeholders.
• Coaching and supporting HR colleagues and the Shared Service Center on complex Compensation & Benefits issues.
• Identifying and implementing improvements in processes, policies, and employment conditions.

What do you bring?

You are analytically strong, able to distinguish priorities from details, and capable of translating complex information into practical, well‑founded advice. You thrive in an international environment where change and continuous improvement are key.

In addition, you have:

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience working within an international or matrix organization.
• Experience with strategic reward projects, harmonization initiatives, or organizational change programs.
• Knowledge of job evaluation systems, preferably the Hay methodology.
• Knowledge of Dutch employment law, collective labor agreements (CAOs), and employee benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and an affinity for data.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• A proactive, independent, and persuasive personality

What do we offer?

At Bilfinger, you will have the opportunity to play a decisive role within an organization that is continuously evolving. You will enjoy significant autonomy, the chance to drive improvements, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the compensation and benefits strategy across the Netherlands and Belgium.

We offer:

• A senior specialist position with a high degree of autonomy and influence.
• A salary ranging from €5,100 to €8,500 gross per month, based on a 40-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your knowledge and experience following the interview process.
• Company car.
• Pension scheme through PME.
• Travel allowance.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Construction & Infrastructure Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Bouw & Infra).
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• International collaboration within a leading organization.
• An experienced HR specialist team with short communication lines.
• An informal work environment with plenty of room for initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Collective discounts and wellbeing initiatives.

Recruitment Process

You will hear from us within three working days. The process consists of two interviews, followed by an offer.

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