Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Company Description

Are you excited to work with a mission-driven organization tackling global challenges? If so, then SNV, wants you on our team! Join us as a Compensation & Benefits Specialist and play a key role in attracting andretaining top talent across our global network.

• fulltime, 40 hours a week
• based in The Hague, the Netherlands

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

Empowering Talent for Global Impact: Join our Global People Team’s journey Imagine a world where talented individuals from all over the globe are drawn to work that not only challenges them but also makes a real difference. A world where compensation reflects not just skills, but also the impact of the work being done. This is the world we’re building at SNV.

Our Global People Team, led by the Global Head of People, consists of 14 Global HR professionals and 20 country HR Advisors. We are restructuring to better support these goals. To become fit for purpose, we focus on five key themes: attracting top talent, developing leaders and a strong culture, developing employee skills, rewarding, and recognizing our amazing team, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and well-being-focused environment.

Your impactful role at SNV: Compensation & Benefits SpecialistWithin this dynamic team, you will play an essential role as our Compensation & Benefits Specialist. You will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of fair and competitive compensation and benefits frameworks. These frameworks will attract and retain the best talent while recognizing local markets and practices. This ensures our global team is empowered to achieve incredible things.

You will be part of our passionate Global Reward & Mobility Team, responsible for the Global framework on Reward & Mobility, and you will report to the Global Reward & Mobility Manager. Data analysis will be your superpower, allowing you to continuously improve our frameworks and ensure they remain competitive while reflecting the unique needs of our diverse workforce.

In addition, you will directly support country HR teams with their reward structures, providing expert guidance on any C&B questions and issues that arise. You will analyze data and deliver analyses to support the development/enhancement of global compensation & benefits policies, processes, tools, and projects.

You collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Country HR, Finance, external compensation survey providers, INGO reward networks, and regulatory bodies. This collaboration will enable you to gather market data, benchmark compensation practices, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

In this role, your key responsibilities are:

• Global Compensation & Benefits: Support the rollout and implementation of global Compensation & Benefits policies, processes, and tools in our countries.
• Total Reward Strategy: Play a vital role in the development and roll-out of the Global Total Reward Strategy, taking a key coordination position in the operationalization of the strategy on a global scale.
• Remuneration Benchmarking: Facilitate the global remuneration benchmarking process by liaising with external data providers, participating in salary surveys, analysing the data and working closely with the countries to align their salary and benefits frameworks.
• Gather Market Intelligence: Gather and compile market data on compensation and benefits practices for all positions and countries, utilizing market data and salary survey information from national, regional, and local sources.
• Support Data-Driven Decisions: Co-develop HR data metrics and reporting and provide analytical support to empower data-driven decision-making within the People team.
• Job House Development: Further develop and maintain the job house database by preparing job descriptions, job analyses, job evaluations, and job classifications.
• Trusted Compensation & Benefits Resource: Act as the first point of contact for country HR, managers, Country Directors and other stakeholders on compensation & benefits questions.

Qualifications

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in HR or Finance, with a focus on global compensation practices and the design, implementation, and management of compensation and benefits frameworks.
• Experience in the development sector (e.g., NGOs, INGOs) is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data, translating insights into actionable strategies; advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems.
• Strong knowledge of job evaluation and analysis methodologies, with experience in developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Expertise in HR metrics, reporting, and best practices for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage and implement global C&B projects, including developing frameworks across multiple regions aiming at attracting and retaining top talent.
• Collaborative mindset with effective communication skills, thriving in diverse, international, and remote teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high cultural sensitivity to be able to adapt to changing global trends and organizational needs and tailor C&B strategies to diverse country contexts.
• Fluency in English, with French proficiency as an added advantage.

Additional Information

• Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours),
• Duty Station: The Hague, The Netherlands
• Contract Duration: one year with possibility of extension based on performance
• Expected Start Date: As soon as possible

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation (in English) before/on the 18th of September 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.

Reference & Vetting check
At SNV, we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions, with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note, we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.

As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a “Statement of Conduct” questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, in line with the Scheme’s definitions.

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