Compensation & Benefits Expert

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Expert for a company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 6 months limited contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that. This role is fulltime and a hybrid work arrangement can be acceptable, with an expected 60/40 split between on-site presence and remote work.

Assignment description

As a Compensation & Benefits Expert/Total Reward Expert, you will be a core member of the Group Total Reward team, contributing to the design, implementation, and governance of global reward

programs. You will act as a subject matter expert in compensation, benefits, recognition, and compliance, advising both HR colleagues and business leaders. You will take a leading role in ensuring that our compensation practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our client´s purpose – to create a more sustainable and efficient world through reliable rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee global reward processes, including annual salary reviews, STI/LTI programs, and worldwide recognition initiatives.

• Develop and refine reward policies and guidelines based on market trends, internal analysis, and legal requirements.

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and EU pay transparency regulations.

• Act as an advisor to HR, managers, and business stakeholders on all aspects of compensation and job architecture.

• Coordinate benchmarking and analytics efforts to maintain market competitiveness and internal equity.

• Deliver training and guidance across the organization to promote awareness and understanding of the reward framework.

• Support reporting requirements including sustainability disclosures, annual report input, and remuneration reports.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field (Master’s is beneficial).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or a related field in an international setting.

• Proficient in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, is a plus).

• Experience working with SuccessFactors and job evaluation methodologies (e.g., IPE).

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Important competence/experience:

Combining deep technical knowledge with a strategic mindset and a genuine passion for people and fairness. Understand the big picture of business strategy yet knowing that it’s the detail that ensures quality in reward. A trusted and motivated professional with experienced business acumen and structured thinking, an engaging contributor who works effectively in a global context filled with challenges and an effective communicator who can simplify complex reward topics and facilitate decision-making at all levels.

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is ASAP, 6 months limited contract to begin with, with possibility of extension after that. A hybrid work arrangement can be acceptable, with an expected 60/40 split between on-site presence and remote work.

Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.