Senior Compensation Specialist

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is a leading global provider of water recovery, treatment, and reuse solutions. We design and supply a range of water systems for various industries, including food and beverage, municipal water, microelectronics, and heavy industrial wastewater treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement job architecture and grading strategies to ensure clarity and consistency across ~3000 global roles.
• Collaborate with managers to refine job descriptions and harmonize 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.

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 organizational 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 assist 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:

• 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.