Strategic Compensation & Benefits Leader

GEP; Toruń; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is hiring in Poland for a Senior Compensation & Benefits leader. You will own job architecture, lead evaluation processes and ensure internal equity across the organisation.

The role requires deep expertise in Total Rewards, strong analytics, and proficiency with Excel and Power BI. You will partner with HR, Finance and senior management to design competitive pay programs and drive market insights.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years in Compensation & Benefits / Total Rewards, including 1-2 years in a lead or senior specialist role.
• Solid knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, pay structures and incentive design.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• Proven ability to communicate and influence at senior levels, including on sensitive topics.
• Advanced Excel is a must; Power BI or similar is a strong advantage.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and data tools.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential data.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop job architecture, grading frameworks, job families and leveling principles.
• Lead job evaluation processes using recognized methodologies.
• Ensure internal equity and alignment across the organization.
• Manage participation in external salary surveys and translate market data into actionable insights.
• Monitor Total Rewards trends across relevant industries and geographies.
• Provide regular benchmarking reports and recommendations to HR leadership.
• Design, implement and evaluate STI and bonus schemes aligned with business strategy.
• Assess effectiveness and competitiveness of existing programs and proposes enhancements.
• Drive compensation analytics: pay equity analyses, compa-ratio tracking, budget impact modeling, and scenario planning.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for HR and business stakeholders (Excel, Power BI or similar).
• Develop and maintain C&B policies, guidelines and governance documentation.
• Act as strategic partner to HR Business Partners, Finance/Controlling and senior management.
• Lead or support annual salary review and merit cycle processes.
• Communicate complex reward topics clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Drive cross-functional projects related to Total Rewards transformation or system implementation.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

English fluency

HR analytics

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

GEP is hiring in Poland for a Senior Compensation & Benefits leader. You will own job architecture, lead evaluation processes and ensure internal equity across the organisation.

The role requires deep expertise in Total Rewards, strong analytics, and proficiency with Excel and Power BI. You will partner with HR, Finance and senior management to design competitive pay programs and drive market insights.