Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

TL;DR

Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist (HR/Rewards): Developing and optimizing compensation and benefits policies for the Netherlands and Belgium with an accent on market alignment and strategic reward frameworks. Focus on implementing job grading systems, leading harmonization initiatives, and advising senior management on complex reward matters.

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands. Remote work options available; role covers Netherlands and Belgium.

Salary: €5,100 – €8,500 gross per month

Company

hirify.global is an international industrial services provider focusing on enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry, including chemicals, energy, and pharma.

What you will do

• Develop and shape Compensation & Benefits policies for the Netherlands and Belgium markets.
• Advise HR leadership and senior management on complex compensation and benefits issues.
• Lead harmonization and integration initiatives regarding employment conditions.
• Manage the annual salary review and bonus processes.
• Refine job evaluation and grading frameworks, specifically using the Hay methodology.
• Monitor market trends, benchmark data, and collaborate with Finance and Payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• Experience working within an international or matrix organizational structure.
• Knowledge of job evaluation systems (preferably Hay methodology).
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and collective labor agreements (CAOs).
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English.

Culture & Benefits

• High degree of autonomy and influence in a senior specialist role.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• 35 vacation days and pension scheme through PME.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Informal work environment with an experienced HR specialist team.
• Collective discounts and wellbeing initiatives.

Hiring process

• Initial contact within three working days of application.
• The process consists of two interviews followed by a final offer.