Compensation and Benefits Manager (Regional/Global)

About the role

PSI, a Contract Research Organization with more than 30 years in the industry, is looking for a Global Compensation and Benefits Manager based in Madrid. The role implements, manages and continuously improves the compensation and benefits programmes, overseeing the day-to-day analysis, execution and communication of regional and global pay and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package aligned with PSI strategy, business goals and talent needs.
• Support the Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager in keeping a consistent strategy in line with PSI's work culture and objectives.
• Make data-based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial and non-financial compensation plans.
• Support Finance with budgets, the year-end bonus incentive payment process and financial analysis of compensation and benefit plans.
• Support Legal by ensuring compliance of compensation and benefit programmes with applicable laws and regulations.
• Take part in salary and labour market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits.
• Research and report on emerging trends, issues and best practices, assess competitors' plans and recommend improvements.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and support to internal stakeholders on compensation and benefits issues.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading benefits and compensation design changes from concept to execution.
• Proven experience conducting global pay market analysis and building global compensation plans.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with a post-graduate qualification in a related discipline.
• Certified Compensation Professional certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with EU labour legislation and Eastern Europe/Russia and Ukraine; Asia Pacific experience is an asset.
• Preferred background in tech, CRO or pharma in a high-growth environment.

Required skills

• Benchmarking, job evaluation, salary banding and incentive compensation.
• Workday/HRIS experience, including Core and Advanced compensation modules (required).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build compelling cases and collaborate across stakeholders.