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Pay Transparency & Compensation Specialist, EMEA (12m FTC)
New Balance Europe B.V.
About the role
The Pay Transparency & Compensation Specialist supports the development and administration of fair, equitable, and compliant compensation practices across EMEA operations. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and supporting compliance with EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements and local regulations.
The role will report into Senior Manager, Total Rewards and work closely with Global Compensation team, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and external partners to ensure pay decisions are data-driven, consistent, and transparent.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.
What you'll do
Pay Transparency & EU Compliance
Support implementation of EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements
Maintain documentation of compensation policies and processes for audit readiness.
Track and monitor regulatory changes across EU countries.
Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external disclosures
Support data validation and cleansing to ensure high-quality analytics
Help prepare communication materials related to pay transparency and compensation practices. Contribute to toolkits and training materials to drive manager enablement.
Assist in reviewing job adverts to ensure accurate salary ranges and compliance with local country laws.
Compensation Support
Support maintenance of salary structures & job architecture, market analysis for annual pay ranges review.
Conduct basic analyses such as compa-ratio calculations, range penetration, and market positioning.
Provide operational support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on day to day compensation queries.
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Relevant number of years of regional experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or analytics.
Strong interest in compensation, pay equity, and HR analytics.
Basic understanding of EU labour regulations; exposure to pay transparency topics is a plus.
Strong Data Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Basic Technical Proficiency, familiarity with Workday and Excel
Effective Communication Skills
Integrity & Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Mindset
Works councils experience is a plus
What's on offer
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on the health insurance
8% holiday allowance
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
25 days Annual Leave per year
Up to €300 travel allowance each month
Hybrid working
On-site Gym
Employee Discount
Work from-home allowance
Home working equipment
Sports subscription services
Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
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About the company
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.