Manager compensation and benefits

Manager compensation and benefits

Location:

Bilbao HQ Office

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

As part of the Global Compensation & Benefits team, the C&B Manager will be responsible for developing compensation and benefit policies to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness keeping the alignment to the Sibelco people Strategy. This role is reporting to the Global C&B Director.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

C&B Policies

• Design, review and update a set of different compensation & benefit policies keeping internal equity and external competitiveness in mind.
• Develop compensation structures in the organization including grading system, job evaluation system, job description policy, promotion policy, etc, aligned with the culture and values of Sibelco.
• Ensure C&B policies are legally compliant.
• Coordinate compensation processes such as salary planning, bonus planning and incentive schemes development.

Strategy

• Develop the Global Rewards strategy aligned with the overall People strategy that facilitates the effectiveness of the business.
• Align and integrate the Rewards governance process into the overall HR model.
• Work with the internal and external Rewards community on reviewing and evaluating the benefits practices, processes, and systems.
• Establish Rewards practices to attract, retain, develop, and motivate our employees and ensure internal and external equity.
• Contribute to the long-term strategy from a HR Systems point of view, ensuring further digitalisation and automation of HR policies and processes, including assistance with the design of the roadmap for HRIS and related prioritization.

Continuous improvement

• Monitor the job market and trends in compensation and benefits area and find the best practice to implement in the organization without major impact on the personnel expenses cost

To be successful in the role, you have:

• Degree in economics, law, HR or business administration (master's degree preferred).
• Ideally, at least 8 years of experience as a Compensation & Benefits expert in an international setting. However, we are also open to considering a C&B Specialist who is eager to further develop and grow within the field.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing C&B frameworks across different markets.
• Good knowledge of Hay methodology or similar job evaluation frameworks
• Experience with various Workday modules is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and cultures
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive data
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Additional Information:

Sibelco seeks to be a great place to work. We strive for continuous improvement in the health and safety of our colleagues, and we promote diversity and inclusiveness in all our activities. As well as developing products that help our customers thrive, we also look at how we can minimize environmental impact and maximize environmental opportunities. We generate economic value through innovation and our ability to meet and anticipate our customers' expectations.

Our goal is to deliver long-term social, environmental, and economic value for our stakeholders, continuously guided by our purpose: Material Solutions Advancing Life.

Sibelco recognizes the strength of our diverse global workforce and values difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people brings an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all employees to grow and reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.