Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist - EMEA

What to expect from the role 

• Own and manage Benefits activity for the UK and Western Europe, while partnering with the Reward Specialist in Germany to support Northern Europe. 

• Support compensation processes, including pay review cycles, market benchmarking and reward analytics. 

• Partner with cluster and country HR teams, HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, business leaders and the Global Reward Team. 

• Translate global reward frameworks into practical local solutions that reflect market practice, legislation and collective bargaining considerations. 

• Manage relationships with benefits and insurance providers, brokers, survey vendors and reward consultants. 

• Provide high-quality reward analysis and actionable insights to support business decisions. 

• Drive governance, compliance, transparency and consistency across benefit programmes. 

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of regional reward initiatives. 

• Balance operational delivery, project management and stakeholder advisory support across multiple countries and functions. 

The successful candidate 

• Relevant previous experience in Reward, Compensation & Benefits or Benefits management working for large international companies.

• Strong knowledge of European benefits, including local market practices, provider landscape, legislative requirements and collective bargaining considerations. 

• Experience managing providers, brokers and consultants. 

• Experience supporting compensation reviews, market benchmarking and reward analytics. 

• Experience working in a complex international matrix organisation. 

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, with experience using HR information and reward systems. 

• English fluency. 

 
Ideal candidates will have 

• Deep understanding of employee benefits and wellbeing programmes. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret reward data and turn it into clear recommendations. 

• Knowledge of compensation principles and reward frameworks. 

• Ability to balance local business needs with regional governance and global frameworks. 

• Strong stakeholder and project management skills. 

• Credibility as a trusted reward adviser, with the ability to influence without authority. 

• Confidence navigating complexity across multiple countries and functions. 

• Ownership, initiative and sound judgement, with a focus on continuous improvement and simplification. 

• International reward, benefits vendor management, retail or consumer goods experience would be an advantage. 

Craft Your Future with Pandora: A Career Built Around You 

At Pandora, your career is a journey of growth, development, and limitless potential. We believe in empowering you to shape your own path and craft your own incredible. 

What We Offer 

Our focus is on offering you a career that’s as unique as you are. We provide the tools, opportunities, and support you need to thrive: 

• Career Development & Growth: Be at the forefront of an inspiring journey with tailored development plans, mentorship, and regular reviews to ensure you’re on track to achieving your goals. 

• Competitive Salary & Regular Reviews: We make sure your efforts are rewarded fairly, with regular opportunities to review your progress and success. 

• Generous Bonus Scheme: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, with opportunities to earn performance-related bonuses. 

• Hybrid Working Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between collaboration and focus, with three office days and two work-from-home days between Monday and Thursday. 

• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early by finishing work at 3 PM every Friday. 

• Private Healthcare: Your wellbeing is our priority, with access to private healthcare that keeps you covered. 

• Employee Discounts & Perks: Enjoy 55% off Pandora products and exclusive access to discounted brands, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays, and more. 

• Annual Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave, and your birthday off to celebrate YOU! 

• Wellness Hub & Support: Access to wellness resources and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7. 

• Recognition & Celebrations: Your achievements are our success. With a recognition programme and regular celebrations, we ensure every success is shared and appreciated. 

At Pandora, we believe in creating not just a job, but a journey of fulfillment, growth, and success. If you’re ready to take the next step in crafting your incredible career, join us and let’s build something extraordinary together. 

Your future is waiting – craft the incredible with Pandora! 

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