Hub Compensation & Benefits Manager – Eastern Europe NEW

Job description

Reporting to Global Head of C&B, you will provide high-level support and advice in the areas of Compensation & Benefits, in alignment with HR strategy. You will represent the needs of C&B to the Center of Expertise (CoE) and collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to provide seamless service to the business.

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a remote or hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and manage local compensation strategy as part of global compensation strategy in consultation with business.
• Evaluate, research, recommend, implement and communicate organizations’ total compensation strategies aligned with short- and long-term business goals
• Provide consultative technical expertise, advice, and guidance on compensation matters to management teams, with particular emphasis on supporting business needs during labor negotiation processes in Poland.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to monitor and analyze issues related to compensation within the company and the external market, such as turnover, recruitment, government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices to forecast the impact on the organization.
• Build and maintain job evaluations, structures and salary surveys to ensure the achievement of equitable and competitive employee compensation
• Communicate policies, practices, and guidelines effectively to all levels
• Remain current on market trends/ practices, legal/regulatory changes, labor practices and business patterns within the region with a focus on emerging economy
• Maintain and partner with talent acquisition team to provide compensation support, training and guidance
• Offering expert guidance and support in designing a benefits package that best aligns with the organization’s business needs and respects the legal requirements
• Select and manage effective external partnerships as required to engage in the development and/or delivery of compensation and benefit plans
• Plan and manage assigned projects to ensure successful achievement of objectives, schedules and budgets
• Preparation, participation and collaboration in the implementation of local C&B topics

Your background

• A Minimum of 8 years of HR experience within which at least 3 years experience in core C&B matters with bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance
• A strong knowledge of C&B challenges, local labor laws, competitive benefit programs that are offered in the markets
• In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations in Eastern Europe with specific focus on Poland
• Experience with Polish benefits programs: health, life, Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Pension Plans (PPK, PPE)
• Multilingual communication: proficiency in English and Polish
• Adequate experience to be able to operate at a Group level and influence key stakeholders
• Good IT skills and the ability to manipulate data to report on trends and common themes
• Comfortable working within an international environment and across diverse cultures
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills