JetBrains
Software
CompensationandBenefitsSpecialist/Partner
“Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Partner at JetBrains. Skills: Compensation, Benefits, Global mobility, Sales incentives. Subject matter expert for benefits portfolio. Drive global mobility initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure a robust job architecture; Ensure robust incentive programs; Improve effectiveness of benefit programs; Ensure all plans are compliant with regional regulations; Ensure equity and market competitiveness for compensation; Ensure full compliance with tax regulations; Ensure consistency and fiscal responsibility for relocation policies; Ensure sales compensation structures remain competitive; Drive employee engagement; Drive a high-performance culture
Industry & Context.
Analytical capability; Logical, structured thinking; Quantify decisions
Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in benefits, compensation, or HR operations within a multinational/global organization, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience, Proven experience designing and handling global benefits and mobility processes, Solid understanding of compensation fundamentals, including benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and incentive plan administration (specifically Sales), Prior experience managing outsourced vendors and building positive relations with works councils or unions, Hands-on experience with the calculation and payout of bonuses, Proven ability to create new processes and policies in ambiguous, fast-changing environments, Analytical capability, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Excellent communication and influencing skills, Confidence negotiating with vendors, external suppliers, and internal business partners, Self-motivation and initiative with a high degree of ownership and the ability to work independently with limited oversight, An appetite for speed and urgency without compromising attention to detail and accuracy, Logical, structured thinking with a natural inclination to quantify decisions
Nice to Have
In-depth knowledge of EMEA benefit plan laws and international mobility regulations, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of Google Workplace and HiBob
What You'll Do.
Subject matter expert for benefits portfolio
Drive global mobility initiatives
Design recognition programs
Handle recognition programs
Partner with Sales organization
Ensure robust job architecture
Ensure robust incentive programs
Participate in strategic development of benefits
Lead implementation of benefit programs
Manage benefit plan design changes
Design end-to-end process for benefits updates
Make data-driven recommendations
Manage relationships with vendors
Collate employee insights around benefits
Develop comprehensive communications around benefits
Streamline compensation for new locations
Manage pro-rata bonus calculations
Oversee compensation policies for relocating candidates
Research legal and tax requirements
Model relocation costs
Advise business on resource allocation
Maintain job architecture
Design sales incentive plans
Conduct market benchmarking
Conduct cost estimations
Implement corporate recognition programs
Administer corporate recognition programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with the Sales organization; Involve country HRMs, Tax, Accounting, and Payroll departments; Involve main approvers; Partner with the Sales Organization team; Design sales incentive plans together with the Sales Excellence team; Involve different parties for recognition programs; Conduct necessary communication activities for recognition programs
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and influencing skills; Distill complex compensation topics into clear narratives; Persuade senior stakeholders; Develop comprehensive communications around benefits
Process & Methodology
Manage end-to-end process for benefits updates, Lead implementation and management of new benefit programs
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