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Global compensation & benefits expert

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Randstad

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Hungary , Budapest

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Job Description:

Our Partner is a well-known and highly reputable firm in the pharmaceutical sector supplying critical medicines to over 80 countries. Their international operations include manufacturing and R&D hubs across Europe and Asia. We are looking for a Global Compensation & Benefits Expert to oversee their reward frameworks and compensation strategy across Europe and Asia.

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, manage and continuously improve the compensation strategy, incentive programs, job architecture across all locations in Europe and Asia
  • Perform regular internal and external benchmarking
  • Ensure our rewards remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with our long-term vision and attract, retain and motivate employees
  • Partner with business heads and HR to provide professional counsel on competitive salary levels and tailored compensation solutions for new hires, promotions, and organizational changes
  • Support audits by delivering accurate remuneration data and maintaining documentation standards
  • Lead the end-to-end global annual salary review, from strategic design and governance to final implementation and stakeholder management
  • Drive the design and execution of variable pay & incentive programs
  • Maintain and refine the global job leveling structure, including job grading, standardized titling, and evaluation methodologies
  • Coordinate the global rollout of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and lead the communication and training initiatives to embed transparency into the organizational culture
  • Partner with external experts to conduct pay gap analyses

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or Business field
  • 5+ years of experience in a dedicated compensation & benefits role, preferably in a global or multi-country environment
  • Strong understanding of compensation legislation and regulations
  • Proven hands-on experience in total rewards design, including job architecture, salary survey participation, and benchmarking methodologies
  • Knowledge of at least one formal job grading methodology
  • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse, intercultural leadership teams
  • Full professional fluency in English
  • Hungarian is also required
  • Possess a strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel mastery
  • you are able to manage projects under tight deadlines with a resilient, ownership-driven approach
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Multinational working environment, regional responsibility
  • Home office opportunity
  • Positive and supportive social climate, focus on work-life balance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 10, 2026

Expiration:
July 30, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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