Compensation & Benefits Specialist - BENELUX

About L’Oréal

L'Oréal has been a world leader in the cosmetics business for more than 100 years and has grown into one of the largest FMCG companies in the world. With international brands such as L'Oréal Paris, Garnier, Kérastase, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani and Vichy, we offer relevant products for every consumer.

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for a colleague who is collaborative, who is willing to roll up their sleeves, who is analytical, precise, service- and result-oriented by nature. Ownership and taking initiative in a dynamic organization are of great importance.

Within this position, your main tasks will be:

• Support the Benelux payroll team to ensure compliance and smooth payroll runs for our employees in the Netherlands (550 empls) and Belgium (300 empls)
• Collaborate with HR Controlling on HR reporting and budget cycles;
  1. Prepare financial budget and trend simulations
  2. Keep track & report on financial headcount related queries
• Facilitate International Mobility moves in line with the mobility policy and owning the Purchase Order process
• Preparation of the Annual Country Report in January including stats on diversity, recruitment, headcount, learning KPI’s, etc
• Cooperate with the C&B Director on harmonization and professionalization of C&B policies
• Standardize existing processes ensuring efficient workflows;
• Conduct analyses of compensation and benefits data to support the design and implementation of total rewards programs.
• Responsible for the annual Mercer market surveys;
• Co-manage benefits processes and vendors like health insurance, employee discounts, etc.;
• Maintain accurate records and prepare necessary reports for audits and compliance

What are we looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field is typically required
• 5-7 years’ work experience of which 3-4 years in a similar C&B position 
• International C&B experience; preferably in Belgium
• Drive to continuously optimize processes, hands-on, can do mentality  
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze compensation data
• Very detailed and accurate: Ensuring analytical correct data, accuracy in payroll, benefits administration, and compliance documentation
• IT literate: proficiency in HR software and tools, such as payroll systems, benefits management platforms, and HR analytics tools
• Languages: Dutch & English (French is a big plus)

What do we offer?

• An inspiring work environment with ambitious colleagues, where working Agile is the norm
• Broad career path possibilities 
• A competitive salary and good secondary employment benefits (profit sharing, retirement, healthcare, etc.)
• Discount on our products
• Broad and professional training offerings tailored to you personally
• Etc.

We are looking forward to getting to know you. Apply now!

Diversity

L’Oréal would like their personnel to represent the diversity of the Benelux society. We welcome everyone regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, philosophical or political conviction, disability, etc.

“A diversified workforce in every function and on all levels strengthens our creativity and our understanding of consumers and it enables us to develop and market products that are relevant“

(Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman of L’Oréal)