Compensation and Benefits Expert (f/m/d) - min. 30 h/week

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomyand food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Implementation of the global compensation strategy including roll-out in the individual countries to support the local HR managers
• Execution of the general compensation processes: job evaluations, salary increases, workforce planning, bonus, etc.
• Performing of ongoing data & cost effect analysis on short- and long-term incentives as well as development proposals.
• Ensuring of compliance with legal requirements and industry standards. 
• Coordinating with HR colleagues in different countries regarding compensation review process, data validation, process improvement, off-cycle requests, etc.
• Evaluation and improvement of current reward programs to make sure that those align with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 
• Collaboration with HR colleagues and finance to develop and communicate compensation & benefits policies and programs to employees.
• Management of employee benefit programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other where necessary.

Skills

• University degree in economics or HR management and/or 5+ years of professional experience in compensation, HR or finance/controlling
• Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics for incentive payouts
• Proficiency in Excel and compensation analysis software/SAP 
• Knowledge of rolling out global job leveling/banding
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as they relate to rewards programs
• Proven experience in managing comprehensive benefits programs
• Knowledge of retirement plan management and pension schemes 
• History of maintaining compliance with compensation and benefits laws and regulations
• Previous experience in HR Controlling appreciated.
• Fluent English. Good level of German is an asset. 

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum salary for this position is € 3,500.00 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 hours). A significant overpayment in line with qualifications and experience is a matter of course for us.