Expert Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 69,792 - 93,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Christmas bonus

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Health promotion programs

Access to online learning platforms

Job summary

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering is seeking an experienced HR professional in Ohio, Germany, to lead global Compensation & Benefits initiatives. With 7-10 years of expertise, the ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree and is fluent in both German and English.

You will support the design and implementation of variable remuneration systems and manage strategic C&B projects, providing high-level consultancy for management and HR Business Partners. Competitive remuneration and additional benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional HR experience, preferably in Compensation & Benefits.
• In-depth understanding of remuneration instruments and operational HR processes.
• Experience collaborating with works councils.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive global C&B initiatives and variable remuneration systems.
• Contribute to implementation of targeted incentive models.
• Lead or participate in regional and global projects related to C&B.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits expertise

Analytical skills

Knowledge of German labor law

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Fluent in English and German

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, HR, or Economics

Tools

HR IT systems

Excel

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Initiatives: Support and drive global C&B initiatives, focusing on the analysis and development of variable remuneration systems.
• Incentive Design: Contribute to the implementation of targeted incentive models aligned with corporate goals across various functions.
• Global Tool Optimization: Continuously enhance global C&B processes and tools while ensuring compliance with international legal standards.
• Benchmarking & Trends: Conduct comprehensive salary benchmarks and studies to derive strategic recommendations and market-driven salary bands.
• Project Leadership: Lead or participate in regional and global C&B projects, acting as a key expert for internal stakeholders.
• Process Coordination: Manage and steer annual bonus and salary review cycles in close cooperation with HR Controlling.
• Benefit Portfolio: Further develop the global benefit portfolio to increase employer attractiveness and employee motivation.
• Internal Consultancy: Serve as a high-level advisor for HR Business Partners and management on all compensation-related matters.

Your Profile and Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, HR, Economics, or a Bachelor's degree with extensive professional experience.
• Experience: 7–10 years of professional HR experience, with a strong track record in Compensation & Benefits, preferably in an international environment.
• Expert Knowledge: In-depth understanding of remuneration instruments, grading structures, and operational HR processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong affinity for numbers and the ability to interpret complex data into actionable business insights.
• Labor Law: Proven experience in collaborating with works councils and a solid foundation in German labor law.
• Tech Savvy: High proficiency in HR IT systems and advanced Excel skills for data-driven decision-making (e.g. Successfactors).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and consulting skills with a structured, solution-oriented mindset.
• Languages: Business fluent in both German and English (B2-C1 level) for effective international collaboration.

Our Benefits for you:

• Remuneration and additional benefits that convince: With us, you can look forward to a pay scale including holiday pay and Christmas bonus. In addition, you can expect a company-sponsored pension scheme, capital-forming benefits and an employee referral program including a bonus.
• Safe and healthy: With a secure job in a fast-growing and traditional family-owned company, you can look to the future without worries. You can also benefit from our health promotion (e.g.height-adjustable desks) and company fitness via EGYM with more than 4,500 network partners, bicycle leasing or PERI company sports groups.
• Grow beyond yourself: Annual employee appraisals, further training advice and support, exchange and mentoring programmes as well as leadership training support you in your professional development. In our PERI Academy, you can take advantage of a wide range of training opportunities as well as free access to online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and getAbstract.