Compensation Benefits Manager

6 days ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Akeneo: The Product Experience Company Full time

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.


At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community Our Purple Fire isn’t just a set of values; it’s our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.


Job description

We know that building a great team starts with offering meaningful compensation and benefits. That’s why we are opening our first Compensation & Benefits Manager role If you are passionate about creating rewarding experiences that attract and retain top talent, keep reading

As our Compensation & Benefits Manager, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs across all our locations that reflect Akeneo’s commitment to equity and inclusion while aligning with the company’s strategic goals. Your work will directly impact the lives of our global workforce, ensuring they feel valued and supported every step of the way.


Responsibilities:


Shaping a Winning Compensation Strategy:

  • Design and manage competitive salary structures, commission plans, and management-by-objectives frameworks for the different regions and departments.
  • Keep the company aligned with market trends with data-driven insights using tools like AON-Radford.

Building Global Benefits Programs:

  • Craft and implement benefits packages that meet the unique needs of our employees worldwide.
  • Ensure equity and compliance while creating offerings that foster well-being and belonging.

Championing Pay Equity:

  • Analyze compensation data to identify and address potential gaps across countries, roles, and demographics.
  • Lead initiatives that promote fair compensation practices.

Driving Insights and Collaboration:

  • Leverage analytics to assess the effectiveness of our programs and report key metrics to leadership.
  • Work closely with People Partners, Finance, Legal and Leadership to align strategies with Akeneo’s goals.


Qualifications

  • You have prior experience leading a compensation and benefits function, preferably in a global context.
  • You have strong analytical skills and experience in compensation benchmarking and data modeling using AON-Radford or similar solutions.
  • You have solid knowledge of global benefits trends and legal compliance requirements in multiple countries, including France, Germany, and the US.
  • You thrive in a team environment, working collaboratively to solve challenges and drive results.


Life at Akeneo

Culture

Diverse, cross-cultural team.

Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites.

Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.


General

Competitive package and complementary health insurance.


Time off

⏰ Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).

16 weeks (France) / 26 weeks (UK) paid maternity leave (33 days paid leave if you are the second parent).

Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave.

️ Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.


Health & Wellness

Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.


Equipment

Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...

A €500/£450 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.


Professional Development

Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events

‍ A €/£1,000 learning budget per employee per year.


Perks & Discounts

Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company (France only).

️ Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc. (France only.)

Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations. (France only.)

A €45/£80 per month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.


Corporate Responsibility

Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with 2 days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.

Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

‍‍ Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself


Interview process

  • Say hi If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
  • Meet the People Operations and Payroll Managers. Two functions you'll be closely working with.
  • Meet the Chief People Experience Officer, the hiring manager for this role.
  • Meet the Revenue Operations Manager. As Compensation & Benefits Manager you'll help guide Revenue Operations build compensation plans.
  • Present an overview of the roadmap you'd put in place in this role


At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

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