Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Fixed term)

This is an exciting opportunity to join GSK's EMEA Compensation & Benefits team and contribute to the delivery of Compensation & Benefits processes across multiple markets. In this role, you will work closely with Compensation and Benefits Managers, HR teams and other stakeholders, supporting key reward processes, providing data-driven insights and helping ensure strong governance, data quality and effective delivery across Compensation & Benefits. The role combines Compensation and Benefits responsibilities and offers broad exposure to reward processes in an international environment. We are looking for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of their work while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Please note that this is a fixed-term opportunity with a planned end date of the end of March 2028. Work arrangement: This role is hybrid. Typical schedule will include 2 to 3 days on-site per week in the Poznan office. Key Responsibilities: Compensation & Reward ·    Conduct job evaluations in cooperation with Compensation Managers and support the annual Job Catalogue refresh. ·    Support data verification activities, including the identification and resolution of job profile and job architecture misalignments. ·    Support annual pay review and bonus processes, including data validation and related Workday activities. ·    Provide Equity Review analysis using established tools and processes, working closely with Compensation Managers. ·    Support hiring managers with salary decision guidance in line with established Reward principles and processes. ·    Monitor market competitiveness across assigned countries. ·    Conduct job mapping and matching for benchmarking in line with Global Benchmarking guidance. ·    Support market data processes and investigate data issues, matching errors and data gaps. ·    Support the validation of salary ranges and Total Employment Cost analysis. Benefits ·    Support Benefits Managers with annual benefit reviews and vendor management activities, including data analysis, benchmarking and the preparation of recommendations. ·    Support vendor negotiations by providing relevant analysis, data and employee experience insights. ·    Support benefits vendor governance and monitor vendor performance where required. ·    Analyse benefits data and employee take-up to identify trends and provide actionable insights. ·    Support operational benefits activities where required, including data preparation, invoicing and payment-related processes. ·    Handle Compensation & Benefits queries that are not managed by outsourced providers and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues. Governance, Risk & Projects ·    Support Compensation & Benefits governance in line with established Reward frameworks and processes. ·    Complete assigned Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) activities and support ongoing vendor governance and compliance requirements. ·    Contribute to local and regional risk management activities. ·    Provide insights and trend analysis in response to business and stakeholder requests. ·    Support Compensation & Benefits projects, process improvements and business changes across the region. ·    Prepare analysis, presentations and communications to support Compensation & Benefits initiatives and stakeholder discussions. Why You? Necessary Skills and Experience: ·    Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward or a closely related HR area, ideally gained in a multinational organization or specialist consulting environment. ·    University degree. ·    Fluency in English. ·    Good knowledge and understanding of Compensation and Benefits processes and Reward principles. ·    Strong analytical capabil