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Compensation & Benefits Manager
OPENLANE EuropeCompensation & Benefits Manager leading rewards, payroll governance, and benefits for OPENLANE’s European used-vehicle marketplace. Managing pay transparency, analytics, contractors, and two Payroll & Benefits Officers.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Compensation & Benefits management, with a strong focus on multi-country European payroll, compliance with reward regulations, and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead compensation review processes, analyze workforce costs, and implement equitable reward practices.
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Compensation & Benefits ManagementMulti-Country European PayrollPay Transparency InitiativesStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Compensation DesignBenefits ManagementPayroll GovernanceSalary BenchmarkingData AnalysisBudgetingCost ModellingReward PlanningIncentive ProgramsPay Equity Monitoring
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailInfluencing SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetCoaching and Development
Industry Keywords
Total Rewards FrameworkEuropean Employment RegulationsReward GovernancePay EquityEU Pay Transparency Directive
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and evolve OPENLANE Europe's compensation philosophy and total rewards framework
- Oversee salary structures, job architecture, grading frameworks, market benchmarking, and incentive programs
- Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across European countries
- Strengthen payroll governance and controls, improve processes, and escalate complex payroll matters
- Manage and optimize pensions, insurance, mobility solutions, and company car policies
- Lead readiness for the EU Pay Transparency Directive and support equitable reward practices
- Monitor pay equity and maintain compliant reward policies
- Own annual compensation review processes, including salary reviews, bonus calculations, incentive plans, and reward planning
- Support reward decision-making through budgeting and cost modelling with HR and Finance
- Develop reward dashboards and reporting, monitor trends, analyze workforce costs, and provide actionable leadership recommendations
- Oversee compensation and agreements for approximately 30 contractors across Europe
- Lead, coach, and develop two Payroll & Benefits Officers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Payroll management
- Ideally, experience within an international European environment
- Strong expertise in multi-country European payroll, compensation design, benefits management, and reward governance
- Experience leading compensation review cycles, incentive programs, and salary benchmarking initiatives
- Good understanding of European payroll, employment, and reward regulations
- Experience with pay transparency and pay equity initiatives is considered a strong asset
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into business recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence leaders at different organizational levels
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing team members
- Continuous improvement mindset, strong attention to detail, and ownership
- Hands-on, driven, and proactive mindset balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
- Proficient in English, spoken and written
- CV in English and motivation letter required