Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Compensation and Benefits Specialist bij Action

Join Our Dynamic Team at Action!

Are you looking to advance your career within Compensation and Benefits at one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers? At Action, we have an exciting opportunity as our Compensations & Benefits team is expanding. We are looking for a pragmatic and hands-on Compensation and Benefits Specialist, with a strong focus on job evaluation using Hay methodology. This role isn’t just about strategies, it’s about diving deep into operational execution and making a real impact on our people and processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Job Evaluation Expert: Your pragmatic approach will be vital in supporting and executing job evaluation processes using Hay methodology, helping refine our job architecture to reflect our dynamic growth.
• Support and Shape C&B Policies: You'll be instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive compensation and benefits policies, from salary structures and bonus schemes to long-term incentives across our HQ and all 14 international markets.
• Hands-On Operational Excellence: Play a key role in executing and updating our lease policy alongside our fleet coordinator, and manage day-to-day business travel operations.
• Analytical Insights: Use HR data creatively and effectively, spotting trends and delivering insights that drive better decision-making, improve employee engagement, and enhance overall performance.
• C&B Administration: You’ll actively participate in the annual compensation and benefits cycle using SuccessFactors, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.

About You:

You’re pragmatic, detail-oriented, and driven by efficiency. You're not a purely theoretical thinker; you enjoy diving into challenges, troubleshooting hands-on, and bringing solutions to life. With a structured approach and a keen eye for simplification, you're comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines. Team spirit comes naturally to you, and you thrive in collaborative environments.

In addition, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Business, HR, Finance, or related field;
• 5+ years’ experience within Compensation & Benefits;
• Experience with Hay job evaluation methodology;
• Excellent practical analytical skills with proficiency in Excel;
• Strong communication skills in English; an additional language is beneficial.

What we offer

Much more than you'd expect! From our bustling headquarters in the Netherlands, your impact will be felt throughout Europe. With over 3.000 stores across 14 countries, we have ambitious growth plans that promise exciting career opportunities for you. Action's culture is built around genuine values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness, and respect.

You can also count on:

• 24 vacation days, with the possibility to buy 5 extra days (based on a 38-hour workweek);
• Annual bonus based on business and personal performance;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work a maximum of 40% from home;
• 15% staff discount at Action stores;
• Shuttle service to and from Hoorn Station & HQ;
• Excellent pension scheme, home working allowance, collective health insurance, and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is easily reachable from Amsterdam by car or public transport).

How we contribute to society

If you know Action only from our stores, you’ll be amazed at the impact we create behind the scenes. We sponsor more than 213,000 children worldwide who grow up in SOS Children’s Villages, while our team reflects the incredible diversity of our customers, representing over 150 nationalities. We are proud that 100% of our wood products, cotton and chocolate are sourced sustainably and that our near-term climate targets are fully aligned with the Climate Agreement and approved by SBTi. Every part of our organisation is working towards a greener future: our stores, distribution centres and offices use energy-efficient LED lighting and our stores are already off the gas grid. This is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives you could be part of? Join us and find out for yourself.

Interested?

Action is proud to be an inclusive employer. If this role resonates with you, we warmly invite you to apply today!

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