Compensation & Benefits Manager

Role Overview

• Support the design, review, and administration of compensation and benefit programs.
• Provide Cost per Head (CPH) analytics
• maintain budgeted CPH numbers, manage quarterly projections, and perform variance analysis.
• Lead annual compensation review processes, including budgeting, pay structure updates, salary revision cycles, and promotion planning.
• Partner with Finance on accruals, forecasting, and reporting of compensation spend.
• Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analysis to ensure competitive pay positioning.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel models for compensation planning, CPH tracking, and reporting.
• Generate periodic reports and dashboards for leadership on salary costs, headcount, benefits utilization, and market trends.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs are compliant with local laws and regulations in each country.
• Document and update policies, processes, and governance standards.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to payroll, benefits, or compensation practices.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Finance, and Leadership teams on compensation planning and decisions.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on compensation and benefits matters.
• Provide guidance and education to managers and HR colleagues on C&B frameworks.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of compensation principles and practices across the US and Europe
• 6-8 years of relevant work experience in a compensation management role
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large datasets
• Close attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
• Good understanding of benefits programs and willingness to build deeper expertise across multiple geographies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a global or multi-country HR setup.
• Familiarity with compensation surveys, benchmarking methodologies, and vendor management.
• Exposure to HR systems or compensation tools.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in a dynamic, global environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A permanent and direct contract
• Modern and comfortable office located at Avenida da Liberdade (Lisbon)