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Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

SyndigoRemote - PortugalPosted 9 Sept 2026

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Syndigo gets great products chosen. Every choice in commerce, whether by a shopper, a search engine, a marketplace, or an AI assistant, is made on product data, and our software makes that data complete and trusted and moves it across the industry's largest two-sided commerce network: 15,000+ brands and 3,500+ retailers. Companies like AutoZone, Colgate-Palmolive, Dole International, Unilever, and Walgreens trust Syndigo to get their products chosen.

Learn more at www.syndigo.com . The Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist supports the strategy, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs across Europe and India. This role serves as the primary Total Rewards resource for employees, managers, and HR partners in assigned regions, ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and enable a positive employee experience. HOW WE’LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY Benefits Program Management: Serve as the primary resource for benefits programs in assigned regions, including program administration, employee support, and annual renewals.

Monitor benefits utilization, employee feedback, market benchmarking, and industry practices to identify opportunities for program enhancements. Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and other vendors. Monitor service performance, employee experience, renewal outcomes and vendor effectiveness to ensure Syndigo maintains the right partners and programs in each region. Support Total Rewards integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions, driving harmonization and consistency across benefits offerings.

Develop employee communications and resources, in partnership with local HRBPs, that support a positive employee experience. Leave of Absence Administration: Coordinate administration of leave programs across assigned regions, including tracking employee leave activity, serving as the primary point of contact for employees, and partnering with HR stakeholders to ensure leaves are managed consistently and in compliance with local regulations.

Monitor leave trends, identify process improvement opportunities, and support ongoing enhancements to leave practices and resources. Compensation Program Delivery: Support the administration of global compensation processes including merit planning, bonus administration, promotions and market adjustments. Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to provide compensation guidance, ensure consistent application of compensation practices, and support compensation-related decision making.

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Lead job evaluations and market benchmarking activities for assigned regions through a consistent framework and evaluation process. Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to assess new and evolving roles, support job leveling decisions, and develop market-based recommendations. Business Partnership: Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support talent and Total Rewards decisions.

Develop tools, resources, and training that build stakeholder understanding of Total Rewards programs and promote consistent decision-making. Total Rewards Compliance: Support compliance with local regulations and statutory requirements related to compensation, benefits, and leave programs across assigned regions. Monitor regulatory developments, including EU Pay Transparency and other emerging requirements, and support the implementation of required changes.

Conduct periodic audits, maintain documentation, and help ensure consistent and compliant administration of Total Rewards programs. WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. 5+ years of experience in Total Rewards, including global benefits and compensation program management. 2+ years of demonstrated experience supporting benefits in multiple European countries across Europe and/or India.

Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Experience coaching and mentoring key stakeholders in Total Rewards. Strong knowledge of compensation concepts, including pay structures, job evaluation, bonus programs, and annual pay cycles. Demonstrated ability to partner with HRBPs, TA partners, and business leaders with professionalism and credibility. Confidence dealing with senior leadership. Strong business acumen and practical decision-making skills to balance employee experience with business and budgetary requirements.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex programs into clear, employee‑friendly language. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop insights to support decision‑making. High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Problem‑solving mindset with sound judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS and compensation tools preferred. Continuous improvement mindset to ensure we’re constantly improving our processes, programs, and employee experience. We offer a competitive, globally aligned benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. This includes generous paid time off, health coverage, and retirement plans tailored to local markets, along with learning opportunities through tuition reimbursement.

Employees also benefit from programs like donation matching, volunteer time off, referral bonuses, and flexible perks such as Flex Fridays—helping you thrive both at work and beyond. Your individual compensation within the budgeted salary range is determined based on your skills, education, experience, and internal equity. This position is Bonus Eligible. Budgeted Salary Range: €27.434 — €34.293 EUR Bonus: €2.743,40 — €3.429,30 EUR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking.

A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating. Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it’s how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful! All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth! GDPR/CCPA Syndigo, to process applications, holds onto data for a "reasonable time" after applications are submitted.

This data is stored for Syndigo's internal use by HR/Recruiting Staff only. Verified requests for data deletion and exports will be completed upon request. Syndigo Job Applicant Privacy Notice At Syndigo, we care about your privacy. As you go through our recruitment process, we are committed to being transparent about how we process your personal data. To learn more about how Syndigo processes your personal data, go to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice .

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