Reward Expert

Division: People & Organization (P&O)

Team: Reward

Job Purpose / Summary

The Compensation & Benefits Analyst is an experienced specialist responsible for researching, analyzing, and supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs in an international environment. The role delivers data-driven insights and contributes to modern, competitive, and compliant Total Rewards practices.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and support compensation and benefits programs including salary structures, incentives, and benefits. Provide expertise on job evaluation, benchmarking, green mobility , and international reward topics. Conduct market analysis, internal equity reviews, scenario modelling, and cost analysis. Deliver insights and recommendations to HR and business stakeholders. Support compensation review and bonus cycles. Drive continuous improvement of reward processes, tools, and frameworks. Identify and originate opportunities for digitization and automation of reward activities. Partner with IT and HR teams to explore and implement AI-driven use cases in Total Rewards (. analytics, forecasting, decision support). Ensure compliance with governance, policies, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the wider Total Rewards projects and initiatives as required.

Scope & Level Expectations

Operates autonomously within a defined area of expertise with strong analytical judgment. Fully proficient in a compensation & benefits sub-domain within an international context. Influences outcomes through expertise, insights, and stakeholder collaboration. Actively contributes to innovation and continuous improvement in reward practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics or related field. Typically, 5–8+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, or a similar HR field. Demonstrated experience with salary reviews, benchmarking, job evaluation, and reward analysis. Good understanding of compensation methodologies, governance, and market practices. Experience in an international or matrixed organization is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets. Ability to translate data into actionable insights and business recommendations. Continuous improvement mindset with proactive approach to optimizing processes. Digital and innovation mindset with appetite to leverage technology and AI in HR practices. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Stakeholder Interaction / Collaboration

Partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams. Collaborate with IT and data teams on system improvements and AI initiatives. Support interactions with external vendors and market data providers. Contribute to governance, reporting, and decision-making processes.

Success Measures

High-quality, accurate, and actionable reward analysis. Effective execution of reward cycles and processes. Tangible improvements in efficiency through process optimization and digital initiatives. Adoption of innovative or AI-enabled approaches within Total Rewards. Strong stakeholder trust and collaboration.

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