Global Compensation & Benefits Professional (fixed-term)

Help shape the next chapter of Compensation & Benefits at AGRANA.

We are building something new. AGRANA is establishing a Global HR Hub to professionalize various HR processes across the entire Group. As a Compensation & Benefits Professional you will contribute to the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and development of fair, equitable, and competitive Compensation & Benefits programs across the AGRANA Group.

This role is a temporary position with a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Global Compensation Strategy: Support the Head of Global Rewards in implementing the global compensation strategy, including its rollout across countries in collaboration with local HR managers.
• Compensation Processes: Manage job evaluations, job classifications, salary reviews, bonus processes, and related compensation activities.
• Advisory: Act as a trusted partner to HR managers on compensation-related topics and best practices.
• Global projects & Pay Equity: Contribute to global compensation initiatives, including job architecture, performance and bonus programs, pay transparency, and pay equity analyses.
• HRIS – Workday: Support compensation processes in Workday, including salary increase cycles, system configuration, data validation, reporting, and user support.
• Market Data & Benchmarking: Analyze market and internal compensation data, participate in salary surveys, and provide insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Policies & Process Improvement: Maintain compensation policies and guidelines, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements.
• Benefits & Stakeholder Management: Support employee benefits programs and collaborate with HR business partners to ensure effective communication and implementation of Compensation & Benefits initiatives.
• Reporting & Project Coordination: Prepare compensation-related reports and coordinate projects to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Knowledge Development: Stay up to date with compensation trends, legislation, and market developments, sharing best practices across the organization.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor‘s or Master‘s degree in Economics, Human Resources Management, or other related field
• 2 – 3 years of professional experience in Compensation or HR
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS
• Very good analytical, communication, teamwork and Excel skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong reporting, business analysis, planning, organization, and confidential-data handling skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong personal interest in the compensation field
• Knowledge of Labor law and Compensation & Benefits regulations and standards
• Very good communication skills in English, German is a plus

Why this role?

• Build your legacy: You get to say you were there at the beginning of AGRANA’s Global HR Hub.
• International exposure: You’ll work across different cultures, legal frameworks, and business units.
• Visibility: Being part of Group HR means your work has a direct impact that is both recognized and highly valued across the organization.

What we offer?

• Hybrid working setup: A flexible mix of office and remote work to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• International environment: Daily collaboration with colleagues and HR managers from across the AGRANA Group.
• Additional days off: Extra time off on top of your regular vacation to recharge.