Compensation & Benefits Specialist

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Catalyst Partners

Implement and embed the global compensation strategy across international markets, working closely with local HR leaders to ensure consistent execution.
Lead core compensation processes including job evaluation, salary review cycles, bonus planning, and workforce cost planning.
Analyse compensation and incentive data, assessing financial impact and developing recommendations for short- and long-term reward structures.
Ensure reward programmes comply with applicable legal requirements, governance standards, and relevant industry benchmarks.
Coordinate cross-border compensation review activities, including data validation, off-cycle requests, process enhancements, and stakeholder communication.
Review and enhance reward and benefits programmes to ensure alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Partner with HR and finance teams to develop, maintain, and communicate compensation and benefits policies.
Oversee employee benefits programmes such as health insurance, retirement and pension schemes, paid leave, and other local offerings.

A university degree in economics, human resources, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
At least five years‘ experience in compensation and benefits, reward, HR controlling, or a closely related financial or HR function.
Strong analytical capability, with experience assessing performance metrics, incentive outcomes, and cost implications.
Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with compensation analysis tools and HR systems such as SAP.
Practical experience with global job architecture, grading, or banding frameworks.
Sound knowledge of reward governance, employment legislation, and benefits compliance, including pension and retirement arrangements.
A proven track record of managing or supporting comprehensive benefits programmes across multiple countries.
An understanding of how reward programmes support diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
Fluent English is required; German language capabilities are advantageous but not essential.

Location: Salzburg, Austria (On-site 2-3 days per week)
Competitive salary package, up to 90,000, depending on experience.