Compensation & Benefits Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and manage salary bands and grading structures that are in line with market data and the company's growth stage.

• Oversee annual compensation review processes, which include benchmarking, budget modeling, and calibration.

• Perform regular market analysis utilizing reference surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Radford) to ensure competitiveness in the external market.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to create competitive offer packages and maintain consistency across the organization.

• Develop and oversee short-term and long-term incentive programs, including variable pay and equity plans.

• Manage and enhance the employee benefits portfolio continuously.

• Lead the renewal of benefits and vendor negotiations, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and high employee satisfaction.

• Administer flexible remuneration programs in compliance with Spanish tax and social security regulations.

• Track employee participation and satisfaction with benefits; recommend improvements based on data and feedback.

• Ensure that all compensation and benefits practices adhere to Spanish labor laws.

• Maintain the mandatory pay equity register (Registro Retributivo) and coordinate the Planes de Igualdad as necessary.

• Stay informed about regulatory changes and proactively update internal policies and practices.

• Work with legal counsel and external advisors on complex employment issues related to remuneration.

• Create and maintain dashboards and reports on compensation metrics, pay equity, headcount costs, and benefits utilization.

• Provide analytical support for workforce planning and headcount budgeting activities.

• Present data-driven recommendations to HR leadership and the executive team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, with a minimum of 2 years in a rapidly growing scale-up or technology-driven environment.

• Profound, demonstrable knowledge of Spanish labor law, social security regulations, and tax implications related to employee remuneration.

• Familiarity with the EU Pay Transparency Act and experience in compliance preparation.

• Practical experience with flexible remuneration schemes and the Registro Retributivo.

• Strong expertise in compensation benchmarking methodologies and job evaluation frameworks.

• Advanced analytical capabilities; proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable using HRIS and compensation tools.

• Ability to articulate complex topics clearly to non-specialist audiences, including senior stakeholders.

• Fluent in Spanish and possess professional-level English proficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• A seat at the table — your contributions will directly influence how we attract and retain talent during a crucial growth phase.

• Ownership from day one — you will lead projects from start to finish with genuine autonomy.

• A collaborative and diverse team that values rigor, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible working model with a strong emphasis on remote work culture.