Global Compensation & Benefits Architect

Destinus

Katwijk

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to shape and manage compensation and benefits across our global operations in a fast-growing, engineering-focused environment. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to design scalable, compliant frameworks that reflect local market practices while supporting rapid growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, benchmarking, and the ongoing evolution of our compensation strategy across countries,

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or a related HR specialization.
Experience working in an international, multi-country environment.
Strong understanding of compensation benchmarking, salary structures, variable compensation, and employee benefits.
Experience working with different compensation markets and adapting global frameworks to local requirements.
Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets.
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills; experience with HRIS and compensation tools is an advantage.
Ability to translate complex compensation data into clear and practical recommendations for HR and business stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across countries, functions, and stakeholders.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Professional fluency in English.
Experience in a fast-growing, international engineering, technology, aerospace, or industrial organization is highly valuable.
Experience designing or implementing job architecture, salary bands, grading structures, or career frameworks is highly valuable.
Knowledge of European compensation practices and the EU Pay Transparency Directive is highly valuable.
Experience conducting pay-equity or gender pay-gap analysis is highly valuable.
Experience with bonus schemes, equity, or long-term incentive programs is highly valuable.
Experience designing or harmonizing benefits across multiple countries is highly valuable.
Experience managing international benefits providers, brokers, or compensation survey providers is highly valuable.
Spanish, Dutch, or other European language skills are highly valuable.

Responsibilities

Manage and continuously improve compensation and benefits programs across multiple countries.
Support the design and implementation of international salary structures, job levels, compensation bands, and reward frameworks.
Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis across different geographies, using external compensation surveys and relevant market data.
Coordinate annual compensation processes, including salary reviews, promotions, bonus cycles, and variable compensation programs.
Provide data‑driven compensation recommendations for new hires, promotions, internal mobility, and other employee changes.
Analyze internal pay practices across countries and identify market gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve internal equity.
Review and develop employee benefit programs across different locations, balancing market competitiveness, employee needs, cost effectiveness, and local requirements.
Manage relationships with external benefits providers, brokers, and compensation partners.
Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure the accurate and compliant implementation of compensation and benefits programs.
Monitor compensation‑related regulatory developments across the countries in which we operate, including pay transparency and equal‑pay requirements.
Support the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and other relevant compensation and reporting requirements.
Participate in international compensation surveys and maintain accurate and reliable compensation and benefits data.
Prepare compensation analyses, dashboards, and recommendations for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
Develop clear compensation and benefits guidelines and communications for HR, managers, and employees.
Contribute to broader international HR initiatives and help build scalable processes as the organization continues to grow.