Compensation & Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a hands-on Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. In this role, you will own the design, implementation, and day-to-day management of our total rewards strategy across Spain and all locations, ensuring we remain competitive and compliant. This is a high-impact individual contributor role that sits at the intersection of analytical rigour and people experience. You will work closely with HR and senior leadership to build compensation structures that support the current business strategy while remaining aligned with Spanish labour law and aiming at Pay Transparency Act implementation. Key Responsibilities Compensation Design, implement, and maintain salary bands and grading structures aligned with market data and company growth stage. Lead annual compensation review cycles, including benchmarking, budget modelling, and calibration. Conduct regular market analyses using reference surveys (e.g. Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, Radford) to ensure external competitiveness. Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop competitive offer packages and ensure consistency across the organisation. Design and administer short-term and long-term incentive plans, including variable pay and equity programmes. Benefits & Perks Manage and continuously improve the employee benefits portfolio. Lead benefits renewal and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high employee satisfaction. Administer flexible remuneration programmes in accordance with Spanish tax and social security regulations. Monitor employee uptake and satisfaction with benefits; propose enhancements based on data and feedback. Compliance & Governance Ensure all compensation and benefits practices are fully compliant with Spanish labour law, including the Estatuto de los Trabajadores, collective bargaining agreements (convenios colectivos), and LGTBI / pay equality regulations. Own and maintain the obligatory pay equity register (Registro Retributivo) and coordinate the Planes de Igualdad as required. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and proactively update internal policies and practices. Liaise with legal counsel and external advisors on complex employment matters related to remuneration. Analytics & Reporting Build and maintain dashboards and reports on compensation metrics, pay equity, headcount costs, and benefits utilisation. Provide analytical support for workforce planning and headcount budgeting exercises. Present data-driven recommendations to HR leadership and the executive team. Required 5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, with at least 2 years in a fast-growing scale-up or tech-driven environment. Deep, demonstrable knowledge of Spanish labour law, social security regulations, and tax implications for employee remuneration. Familiarity with EU Pay Transparency Act, experience in preparation for compliance. Hands-on experience with retribución flexible schemes and the Registro Retributivo. Strong command of compensation benchmarking methodologies and job evaluation frameworks. Advanced analytical skills; proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and comfortable working with HRIS and compensation tools. Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-specialist audiences, including senior stakeholders. Fluent in Spanish and professional-level English. Valued Experience with long term incentive plans. Familiarity with European multi-country compensation programmes. Experience working with HRIS platforms. HR or Compensation certification as a nice to have (e.g. WorldatWork CCP, SHRM, HRCI). A seat at the table — your work will directly shape how we attract and retain talent at a pivotal growth stage. Ownership from day one — you'll lead projects end-to-end with real autonomy. A collaborative, diverse team that values rigour, transparency, and continuous improvement. Competitive salary, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working model with a strong remote-work culture.