Compensation & Benefits Analyst (East Europe & DACH)
Fixed-term contract
Are you ready to turn data into meaningful insights that support fair and transparent reward practices? Do you enjoy working across countries and cultures? Join us and help shape compensation and benefits solutions that truly make a difference - apply today!
About the Role
In this role, you will support Compensation & Benefits activities across East Europe and DACH countries, working closely with HR stakeholders in an international environment. The role is offering hands-on exposure to compensation analytics, regional projects, and global HR initiatives, including pay transparency. You will be part of a company that values learning, collaboration, and responsible business practices.
The role is offered on a 12‑month fixed-term contract.
We kindly ask candidates to submit CV in English only.
What You Will Do
Compensation & benefits analysis: Prepare and deliver data-driven analyses to support HR and management decision-making across multiple countries
C&B processes: Support annual and ad-hoc compensation processes such as merit and bonus cycles
Market benchmarking: Conduct salary surveys and market analyses to ensure competitive and compliant reward structures
Pay transparency & equity: Contribute to pay equity analyses, works council materials, and global or regional pay transparency initiatives
Data quality & audits: Run country-level C&B data audits and support continuous improvement of HR data quality
Benefits administration support: Assist with the administration of local benefit programs in line with policies and guidelines
HR projects: Participate in regional and local C&B or HR-related projects, adapting to evolving business priorities
Who You Are
A bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Initial professional experience in HR; prior exposure to Compensation & Benefits is an advantage
Fluent English, used as the main working language in an international, matrix environment
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and analytical reports
A structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
General understanding of HR-related topics (e.g. core HR processes, employee lifecycle, rewards, or data-driven HR decision-making) and curiosity to further develop expertise
What We Can Offer You
Fixed‑term contract of employment for 12 months
Competitive package of benefits, including Medicover healthcare, lunch card, Multisport, Essity product discounts and more
Employee Assistant Program
Exposure to international ways of working through collaboration with the regional team
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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More About Location
This role can be based in Warsaw, Poland (preferred location) or Budapest, Hungary (alternative location).
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