Compensation, Benefits & Labor Relations Manager

citizenM hotels

HR professional shaping HR policies and benefits frameworks while ensuring compliance across Europe. Engaging with various European markets and aligning strategies with global initiatives.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLeiden • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSenior💰 €4,613 - €5,500 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the subject matter expert on employment law across European markets (Netherlands, UK, France, Ireland, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy), translating legal requirements into practical HR solutions.
Own and continuously improve the HR policy framework, driving innovation through technology and AI to make HR policies more accessible, user-friendly and efficient.
Advise HR and managers on employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, grievances, organisational change, and terminations.
Maintain and improve the organisation's job architecture, grading framework and salary structures using the Hay methodology.
Advise managers and HR on salary increases, promotions, ensuring consistency, internal equity and alignment with our reward principles.
Evaluate market benchmarking tools and reward data sources, recommending improvements to strengthen our compensation practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of employment law, with the ability to navigate country-specific requirements across multiple European jurisdictions
Experience designing and maintaining compensation frameworks, job architecture and salary benchmarking approaches.
Experience with job evaluation, job grading methodologies, i.e. WTW, Mercer, IPE or Hay
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key relationship management skills
Knowledge of international labour standards and frameworks (e.g. OECD and ILO) is a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced international environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Employment LawCompensation FrameworksJob ArchitectureSalary BenchmarkingJob EvaluationJob Grading MethodologiesHay MethodologyMarket Benchmarking ToolsOrganisational Change ManagementDisciplinary Procedures

Soft Skills

Key Relationship ManagementAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesThriving in Fast-Paced Environments