Global Compensation & Benefits Strategist

Destinus

Hengelo

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Destinus, an international engineering organization, seeks a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to lead cross-country pay and benefits programs. You will design salary structures, bands, and reward frameworks while benchmarking against markets and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to deliver data-driven recommendations, harmonize benefits, and scale ongoing compensation initiatives across our global footprint.

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.
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 grows.