Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Love blending data with people insight? Join us as Compensation and Benefits Specialist and help shape reward programs that not only work on paper but truly make a difference in practice!

We’re seeking a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to strengthen our global HR team. You’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing competitive pay and benefits programs that support our mission to attract, retain, and engage top talent. This is a hands-on role that demands both strategic insight and the ability to translate policy into practical, impactful solutions for our growing international workforce.

What will you do as a Compensation and Benefits specialist

As our Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you’ll be a key member of a close-knit HR team: an HR Director, three HR Business Partners, two HR Office & Payroll specialists, a Recruitment Assistant, a Coach - and you! We work from our Rotterdam or Amsterdam offices, or remotely.

In this role, you’ll help build and enhance HR practices to support our growth and internationalization. Your analytical skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and energy will help drive our HR initiatives forward.

As Compensation and Benefits specialist, you have the following responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimize salary structures and benefits programs across our offices worldwide.
• Coordinate with local providers on healthcare, pensions, insurance, and other benefits.
• Support job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and annual compensation reviews.
• Support international mobility cases.
• Act as key partner to the HR team and Finance, ensuring alignment with global policies and local requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and HR colleagues on all C&B topics.

What do we have to offer?

We offer you a challenging and rewarding role in a growing company, while being part of an inspirational global business with a lot of opportunities for personal and professional career development.

The salary range is €70k-€84k on yearly basis, depending on your role, competency profile and experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer you excellent benefits, including:

• An open and informal work environment (Active staff association, annual ski trip, staff social events, annual summer and Christmas party and much more) with inspiring, smart and enthusiastic colleagues
• Opportunities to develop yourself with a training program as well as weekly research and knowledge meetings
• Hybrid working (Working from the office in Rotterdam with possibility to partly work in the Amsterdam office or from home)
• One-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
• A guaranteed 13th-month salary, 8% holiday allowance, an attractive bonus scheme, participation in our competitive pension plan, reimbursement for commuting and other travel costs, a working from home allowance, a company laptop, and 27 vacation days with the option to buy more.

Who are you?

You’re a driven HR professional passionate about getting the best out of people and the organization. You thrive in dynamic environments, shifting between operational, tactical, and strategic priorities. Clear and effective communication is the key to your success. By taking ownership of your work, showing a proactive attitude, and bringing dedication, energy, and ambition, you'll excel here. You’ll be able to communicate complex topics clearly to all stakeholders. As Ortec Finance, we value diverse backgrounds and inclusiveness, and these principles are at the heart of our culture. And of course, you recognize yourself in our core values.

In addition, the following aspects are important:

• You have higher Professional/University qualifications and completed relevant studies;
• You have at least 7 years of experience as a general HR advisor and additional experience in compensation and benefits;
• Strong command of English and feeling comfortable and confident working internationally;
• You have strong data skills (Excel/HR systems) and attention to detail;
• Bonus: experience in financial or IT environments, working with highly qualified professionals;
• Bonus: experience designing employment conditions in Commonwealth countries.

Who are we?

Working at Ortec Finance means working in a continuously innovating world where science, academics, and mathematics go hand in hand, since models are key in helping Ortec Finance’ clients with complex financial decisions. Because that is what we love: helping people to make better decisions.

Here, your daily job is very in-depth, based on evidence and relevant to society. It means a job that matters. Your learning curve is steep; we learn something new every single day. And we need to, because continuous innovation is key. Especially in a fintech world. We thrive on innovation, challenging the status quo at every turn.

We believe everyone should have the confidence and tools to make investment decisions that align with their personal goals, for example financial, environmental, or social. That’s why we build technology and insights that help individuals and organizations make informed, sustainable choices. Together, we aim to support a future where finance serves both people and the planet. For more information, check out the video’s on our careers page.

Ortec Finance is a global leader in technology and solutions for risk and return management. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complexity of investment decisions with confidence. We achieve this by delivering advanced, accessible, and innovative solutions that support responsible investment decision-making for financial institutions worldwide. Our strength lies in combining cutting-edge models, forward-thinking technology, and deep market expertise to create meaningful, data-driven insights. Learn more at www.ortecfinance.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

One of the core values of Ortec Finance is personal initiative and helping each other. Our D&I policy reflects exactly that: showing personal initiative to be who you want to be and being open to people with a different background or idea. We have respect for the opinions of others and appreciate the differences that make us all unique individuals with our own strengths and challenges. You can find our full D&I Statement here.

More information or do you want to apply?

For more information regarding this position please contact Judith van der Mey, HR Director at +31 10 700 5000 or send an email to recruitment@ortec-finance.com.

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