HR Business Partner - Compensation & Benefits (m/f/d)

Your Benefits:

• 30 days leave per year
• We actively present you to specialist departments and keep you updated on the application process
• We will create a candidate profile containing your strengths and potential and thus increase your chance of being placed in a position
• We will give you valuable tips and feedback on your application documents and interviews

Your Duties:

• Develop and implement compensation and rewards strategies in line with company objectives and local legislation
• Manage job evaluation, grading structures, and salary bands across Germany and relevant EU markets
• Conduct salary benchmarking, market analysis, and annual compensation reviews
• Oversee employee benefits programs and manage relationships with external benefits providers
• Ensure compliance with German labor law, tax, social security, and compensation regulations
• Partner closely with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and HR teams on reward-related processes
• Maintain compensation data within HRIS systems and provide HR analytics and reporting
• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, and external associations
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR Business Partners on compensation and people matters

Your Qualifications:

• Experience as HR Business Partner and/or Reward Specialist; experience in technology, engineering, automotive or fast-moving product environments preferred
• Solid knowledge of German labor law, compensation & benefits regulations, tax and social security considerations
• Hands-on experience with job evaluation, market benchmarking, company car policies and HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors)
• Analytical mindset: advanced Excel skills, experience with reward analytics and modelling
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written), Swedish competence is preferred

About Hays:

Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job - all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.