As our Group Compensation & Benefits Manager at Puratos Headquarters, Belgium, you will play a key role in shaping fair, competitive and future‑proof compensation practices across our global organization. You report to the Group Compensation & Benefits Director and will drive both annual and strategic compensation processes, support global HR teams with expert guidance, and ensure alignment between business needs and market landscape. You will act as a trusted advisor for countries and markets, contributing to a transparent, compliant and data‑driven reward framework.

Key Accountabilities

• You co-lead and elevate global compensation processes, ensuring smooth execution of grading, the annual salary review, the global bonus plan and the long‑term incentive program, while guaranteeing fairness and consistency across all regions.
• You shape and refine, together with the Comp & Ben Director, global compensation policies, developing clear guidelines and frameworks that support internal equity and reinforce our competitive market position.
• You drive key strategic reward projects, such as Pay Transparency initiatives and the global Sales Incentive Plan, delivering impactful improvements aligned with Puratos’ vision.
• You accelerate digitalization by optimizing the use of SAP SuccessFactors and other HR technologies, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and continuous process improvement.
• You Implement and oversee grading reviews to ensure fair and competitive compensation. You act as the grading and compensation expert at the group level.
• You partner closely with Country HR, Market HR, Finance and Legal, building strong relationships and ensuring globally aligned, compliant and transparent reward practices.
• You educate and empower HR stakeholders, delivering training and expert guidance on grading, compensation processes and reward principles.
• You analyze compensation insights using data and market benchmarks, enabling informed decisions and ensuring our reward structures remain competitive and compliant.
• You stay updated on global labor laws, ensuring that the company's compensation practices remain compliant with relevant regulations.

Who are we looking for?

• You hold a Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Law or a related field.
• You bring at least 8 years of experience in compensation within an international organization.
• You have strong expertise in grading and job architecture, and you feel confident advising stakeholders on these topics.
• You work analytically, make data‑based decisions, and master Excel at an advanced level.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate smoothly with stakeholders at all levels in a global matrix environment.
• You have experience with SAP SuccessFactors or another HRIS.
• You take ownership, manage projects independently, and enjoy working in a role without direct people management responsibilities.

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (9€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Bonus plan
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

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