Compensation Specialist

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What We Can Offer You

We provide a range of benefits across our locations, including but not limited to:

• We are a remote-first organization and most of our roles are work-from-home
• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan, access to the Headspace app
• Frontons can dedicate three days each year to volunteer through our volunteering partner platform, Alaya

The role:

We are seeking a Compensation Specialist with proven track record in the field of Rewards. The role provides great exposure on the whole range of compensation processes and activities giving the opportunity to grow and learn in the team of experts.

 The role reports to: Compensation Lead.

What You’ll do 

• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of competitive salary structures and policy documentation. 
• Conduct regular market analysis to benchmark compensation competitiveness, and salary movement projections, alongside development of salary ranges. 
• Produce ongoing analysis of compensation across the organization. 
• Support with salary survey submissions. 
• Support with annual salary review process and off-cycle exercises. 
• Partner with HR to support with ongoing activities such as org design, job levelling, salary adjustments, promotions etc.  
• Partner with HR so that they aligned with global reward practices and ensure legal compliance. 
• Stay updated on legislative changes and industry best practices. 
• Support Talent Acquisition in developing competitive compensation offers for prospective Frontons. 
• Take ownership of the maintenance of the job catalogue.
• Act as compensation stakeholder in wider HR projects. 
• Support with our recognition activities: own the day-to-day activities associated with the platform, employee queries and communications.  
• Proactively identify and recommend improvements to policies and processes. 

Essential Skills

• Strong, demonstrated experience in the field of Rewards (ideally focused on compensation). 
• Highly competent in Excel, PowerPoint & MS tools. 
• Numerical & analytical skills, with great attention to detail. 
• Familiar with WTW role evaluation methodology.
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast paced, dynamic environment. 
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Self-starter and ability to take initiative. 

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Workday is strongly desired. 

Apply now

Please click the ‘apply’ button on this page and submit your application in English.

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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.