Compensation & Benefit Lead - 12 months Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist will support the design, delivery, and governance of reward programs across multiple European countries, blending hands‑on operational expertise with strategic project work, including compensation integration for mergers and acquisitions. This role reports to the European HR Director and ensures that reward practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Collaboration is central to the role, requiring close partnership with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to manage compensation structures, benefits programs, budgeting, and compliance. The specialist will also lead due‑diligence activities for M&A, harmonise reward programs across regions, and provide clear guidance to managers and employees on compensation matters. • Manage and administer compensation and benefits programs across multiple European countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and market practice. • Maintain salary structures, job evaluations, and benchmarking frameworks. • Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of compensation‑related costs. • Conduct compensation and benefits due diligence for M&A in Europe and support harmonisation of programs. • Oversee local benefits programs (healthcare, pension, insurance, allowances) and manage vendor relationships. • Evaluate benefit competitiveness and recommend enhancements based on market trends. • Maintain and update compensation and benefits policies, ensuring compliance with labour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. • Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews as needed. • Collaborate with integration team, HR Director, and HR Business Partners to deliver consistent reward support. • Advise managers and employees on compensation and benefits matters with clarity and professionalism. • Work closely with external consultants and vendors to ensure high‑quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸compensation design
• ▸benefits administration
• ▸salary benchmarking
• ▸cost forecasting
• ▸m&a diligence
• ▸vendor management

What You Bring

• Proven experience in compensation and benefits across multiple European countries. • Strong understanding of European labour laws, statutory benefits, and market practices. • Hands‑on experience supporting M&A due diligence and post‑deal integration. • Proficiency in job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer, Hay) and market benchmarking tools. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; effective stakeholder management.

Requirements

• ▸compensation
• ▸benefits
• ▸eu labour
• ▸m&a
• ▸job evaluation
• ▸analytical

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, and it is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees. The company strictly prohibits any recruitment fees and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Work Environment

Hybrid