Compensation and Benefits Lead
Are you the expert who will elevate our Total Rewards strategy and help drive growth, reward performance, and support long-term organizational success? Join our HR team as a Compensation and Benefits Lead.
Summary
Location
The Netherlands - Eindhoven
Education
Bachelor-Master
Years of experience
8+
Function field
Human Resources
Hours
38
Full-time salary
€5120 - €7071 excluding holiday allowance
About the role
As Compensation & Benefits Lead, you will help shape and implement Prodrive Technologies' future Total Rewards strategy. You will design and govern compensation, benefits, job architecture, and reward frameworks that support business growth, performance differentiation, and long-term sustainability across both CLA/CAO and non-CLA populations.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the development and implementation of Prodrive's Compensation & Benefits and Total Rewards strategy
Translate global reward principles and Dutch remuneration policies into scalable frameworks for international production and commercial organizations
Support regional entities in adapting reward programs to local labor markets, legislation, and business needs while maintaining global consistency
Design and continuously improve salary structures, job grading frameworks, bonus plans, and benefits programs
Manage annual merit review processes and reward governance frameworks
Develop and maintain variable pay and one-time reward mechanisms that support performance differentiation
Support the transition towards a broader Total Rewards approach with less emphasis on structural salary growth and more focus on variable reward and recognition
Conduct market benchmarking on salary levels, salary ranges, pay mix, merit practices, bonus plans, and Total Rewards architecture
Establish clear governance, policies, and decision-making processes for compensation and reward programs
Advise managers and budget owners on compensation decisions, reward policies, and workforce investments
Support managers in making consistent reward decisions within established governance frameworks
Lead projects related to job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, incentives, and international reward harmonization
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Works Councils, and business stakeholders to ensure compliant and scalable reward practices.
What we offer
A performance-based salary that grows with your results
33 days of leave per year (including public holidays) to support a healthy work-life balance
Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days
Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan
Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects
A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture
Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment (working hybrid is an option, remote not), with free lunch or dinner on-site
iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally
Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.
What you bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Legal, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Reward Management
Proven experience designing and implementing compensation frameworks, reward programs, and governance processes
Experience in both CLA/CAO and non-CLA environments
Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation, salary structures, compensation benchmarking, and reward analytics
Experience translating global reward philosophies into practical solutions across multiple countries and cultures
Experience within international manufacturing, technology, industrial, or engineering-driven organizations
Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic execution
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and advise managers on reward-related decisions
Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
About Prodrive Technologies
We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. We want to contribute to innovations that tackle major challenges in society, such as improving the quality of medical imaging. Besides, our technologies contribute to reducing the global dependency on fossil fuels and minimizing human exposure to air pollution. In other words, we create meaningful technologies that make the world work.
- Science Park Eindhoven 5501
- 5692 EM Son
- The Netherlands
- recruitment@prodrive-technologies.com
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