Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Compensation & Benefits Specialist

(Fulltime, 38 hours per week)

Introduction

As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you play a key role in shaping Action’s reward strategy across multiple countries. You will manage compensation and benefits policies, advise stakeholders, and contribute to international reward projects that help us attract, retain, and engage top talent. Working in a fast-growing international retail environment, you will combine analytical expertise with pragmatic advice to support both employees and leadership.

This is your daily action

• Manage and develop international compensation and benefits policies and frameworks.
• Support annual salary review, bonus cycles, and long-term incentive (LTI) processes.
• Conduct market research and remuneration benchmarks and translate insights into strategic proposals.
• Develop and maintain job grading frameworks and salary structures across countries.
• Advise HR Business Partners and management on reward-related topics, local market trends, and legislative changes.
• Support global mobility policies and processes, including vendor management and operational execution.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization within Compensation & Benefits.
• Act as a trusted advisor for managers and employees on reward-related topics.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving employee experience and reward policies.

Meet your team

You will join the international Compensation & Benefits team within Group HR. This team works closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure competitive and consistent reward practices across all countries.
Curious about your new team members? Marco, Inge, Saskia and Camila can’t wait to work with you!

This is you

You are a pragmatic and well-organised professional with strong analytical skills. You communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities effectively, and take ownership of your work. You enjoy working in an international, fast-paced environment and are proactive in identifying improvements. You are a trusted advisor who builds strong stakeholder relationships and delivers results with pace and urgency.

In addition you bring:

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, HR, Finance or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, reward, or global mobility in an international environment
• Knowledge of job grading methodologies (e.g. Hay) is an advantage
• Experience with global mobility and expat management is an advantage
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken

What we offer

Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We welcome more than 15 million customers every week in more than 3,000 stores in 14 European countries. We have great growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills: you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• An annual bonus based on company and personal performance
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance discount and travel expenses allowance

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First meeting with the manager and a colleague
3. Online assessment to get to know you better
4. Second interview with your recruiter, among others
5. Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.