Senior Compensation Specialist

Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. 

Job Description

Senior Compensation Specialist

• Focus on Job Architecture and Grading.
• Remote role based anywhere in Europe.
• English as a business language.
• 1 year contract.

Please apply with a CV in ENGLISH for screening purposes.

Are you a seasoned compensation professional looking to make a significant impact across Europe? 

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions are seeking a self-driven individual to join our team and lead crucial initiatives in job architecture and grading across the EMEA region.

What is the aim of the contract?

• Head up job architecture and grading projects, ensuring clarity and consistency across ~3000 global roles
• Collaborate with managers to refine job descriptions, harmonising the roles where possible
• Drive change management and implementation of new structures
• Lead data management efforts in our HR Management System, SuccessFactors
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and SLT
• Contribute to pay equity initiatives
• Engage with HR and business leaders across Europe to drive alignment and present strategic insights

What are the day-to-day duties?

• Lead EMEA-wide job architecture and grading initiatives
• Clarify role definitions and hierarchies through internal calibration reviews.
• Collaborate with the wider team to develop comprehensive job descriptions
• Identify opportunities for role consolidation while considering business unit specifics and potential implementation challenges.
• Facilitate the implementation of organisational changes
• Manage the transition process and ensure effective communication across the business.
• Maintain regular communication with local teams, providing progress updates and coordinating data management efforts in SuccessFactors.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives such as pay equity
• Ensure compliance with diverse regulatory requirements and assisting with related regional projects.
• Provide high-level consulting support to HR and management on compensation matters, including overseeing annual compensation and benefits processes.
• Guide discussions with HR and business leadership on project progress and alignment
• Prepare and present supporting materials for all interactions.

What’s on offer?

• A one year contract paid via our supporting agency
• Opportunity to work from anywhere in Europe
• Chance to work in an impactful role, shaping compensation strategies across EMEA
• Autonomy to drive our projects and initiatives
• Occasional travel within EMEA to collaborate with regional teams
• Work with a team of highly professional and collaborative industry experts

Qualifications

What skills and experience will you likely have?

• Solid experience in compensation program planning and administration
• Advanced user of data analysis and presentation tools 
• Proficient in HRIS systems and compensation tools
• Expert in job architecture and grading methodologies
• Familiar with job architecture and compensation methodologies such as Willis Towers Watson, or knowledgeable in similar job levelling methodologies and global grading systems
• Excellent communicator and project manager
• Adaptable professional with experience working across diverse cultures and legal environments
• Comfortable with working remotely; able to self-manage
• Fluent in English – additional European languages would be useful

Additional Information

Please apply with a CV in ENGLISH for screening purposes.

CVs not in English cannot be considered.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to country guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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