Compensation & Benefits Director Europe

Reference: i320

Client: For almost a century our client holds an excellent reputation of a global manufacturer and marketer of superior technical products, selling more than 55 million units each year to a value of some 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries. Through direct investments, strategic alliances and partnerships our client has become market leader in Europe, with 26,000 employees and 23 factories.

Job description: Strengthen their European team, based in Brussels. In this new position you will report to the Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Organization in Europe. Key responsibility is to provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of European C & B programs to maximize employee equity, commitment and productivity. Being an active leader you set up and maintain the European C & B process, the co-ordination of expatriates and the development, implementation and optimization of benefits, i.e. tax costs and social security contribution. You initiate and design variable C & B plans, including retirement, healthcare, disability and life. Your brief also includes ensuring that C & B policies are up to date, accurate and in compliance with national and international regulations. Furthermore you drive an ongoing communication process for all C & B programs. You present independent and information based views to high-level management, influence company direction and set exceptional performance.

Requirements:
· MA in International Tax Law or Tax Economics
· 5+ years of post graduate experience in the C & B practice of an international consultancy, preferably in combination with 2-3 years of relevant experience in a commercially oriented international company
· Experience in intercultural communication
· Hands-on personal style with drive, analysis and empathy
· Diplomatic personality, with strong vision and spine, execution driven, taskmaster
· High intellect with proven ability to translate theory into practice
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills
· Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus

Features: Achievers will find an interesting and varied job in a high quality and international environment in a demanding industry. Successful candidates will get opportunities to stretch their knowledge and skills in order to develop themselves within the organization. Our client will only select the best candidate to fulfill this challenging job.

Location: Belgium

Consultant: Jolanda Bijl

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