Associate Compensation Manager – Europe Developed Markets

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for an experienced Associate Compensation Manager for its EPDM region (Europe Developed Markets), based in Amsterdam. You will report to the Senior Compensation Manager, EPDM, and work alongside HR and business stakeholders to run compensation programs that support the company's reward philosophy, attract and retain talent and keep pay competitive across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the annual merit cycle for assigned countries or HR teams, giving guidance and support as needed
• Support the annual salary range review for assigned countries, including market data analysis, range modelling and recommendations
• Run job evaluations using Korn Ferry Hay methodology, prepare recommendations and escalate complex or senior cases
• Carry out pay equity, market competitiveness and salary benchmarking analyses and advise countries and HR teams
• Support compensation projects and process improvements, and partner with HR stakeholders on pay decisions
• Maintain compensation documentation, toolkits and manager materials, and work closely with ZBB, Benefits and the wider Total Rewards team

Required profile

• EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included)
• 3 to 5+ years of prior compensation experience
• Strong experience in compensation and/or total rewards
• FMCG experience preferred but not required
• English required
• Excellent communication, project management and analytical skills, with the ability to influence HR and business stakeholders

Required skills

• Korn Ferry Hays job evaluation methodology (or similar job architecture framework)
• Salary benchmarking and compensation analysis
• Strong Excel skills