Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Own European Total Rewards strategy across multiple countries.

Are you ready to take ownership of European reward processes, from salaries to bonuses and other incentive programs? Do you have the curiosity and initiative to make Total Rewards run smoothly while continuously improving it? Join Orac and turn your HR expertise into impact, becoming the go-to person for all reward matters across our European teams and helping shape the future of how we compensate our employees. Oh… Hang on. We haven't told you who we are yet. Let's start with that! 😉

At Orac, we believe every wall is a blank canvas. Where others see a flat surface, we see a world of possibilities. Welcome to the world of Orac. The world of architectural elements, made for walls.

We are a family-owned Belgian company that has been a leader in architectural elements for walls for over 50 years. From our headquarters in Ostend, our innovative products are available across Europe, from Paris to Köln, London, Barcelona, Slovakia, Lecco, and beyond.

Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to make a positive impact not only today but also for future generations. Sustainability is a core value that guides our choices - for our planet, people, and community.

We believe in a world in which digital technologies and data enhance customer experience. A solid digital backbone combined with strong local teams is a powerful mix for our growth.

Your role

As Compensation and Benefits Specialist Europe you shape our total rewards strategy for Belgium and our commercial teams in several European Countries. We’re looking for someone with passion, precision, and the drive to take ownership. You enjoy operational work and think on strategic level.

Your key responsibilities

• Own and manage European Total Rewards processes, including salary, benefits, and incentive programs, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent delivery across countries and employee groups.
• Execute the full annual reward cycle independently, covering budgeting, benchmarking, merit processes, and bonus/incentive calculations.
• Maintain accurate reward data and reporting on salaries, bonuses, benefits, and other metrics to support HR, Finance, and business leaders.
• Translate Total Rewards strategy into practical processes, ensuring consistent application and identifying opportunities to improve and optimize programs.
• Act as the go-to expert for reward matters across European teams, supporting HR, Finance, and employees on salary, bonus, benefits, and incentive questions.

What success looks like

• After 30 days: You know Orac’s Reward Cycle and compensation structure across European teams.
• After 60 days: You confidently run reward processes, handle bonus calculations, and own reporting as a trusted point of contact.
• After 90 days: You manage reward programs independently, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvements.
• Long term: You become the go-to expert for European compensation, driving best practices and helping shape data-driven reward decisions.

This is how we describe you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in Total Reward Management in an international context
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to clearly explain reward concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Passion for hands-on operational work with the ability to think strategically and improve reward programs
• Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to take ownership and contribute ideas within a dynamic HR team

Our offer to you…

• A truly international environment: Collaborate with talented, ambitious international colleagues in Ostend and abroad.
• Shape and grow with our HR team: Join us at an exciting setup phase, where you’ll have the freedom to create processes, make an impact, and grow your career.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, year-end bonus, holiday pay, company car, meal vouchers, net allowance, bicycle lease plan, group insurance, and DKV hospital coverage for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts on Orac products, plus special deals with over 200 companies across travel, fashion, food, electronics, entertainment, and more.
• Flexible work-life balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
• Learning and growth opportunities: Access courses, conferences, projects, and events to develop your skills and advance your career.

Ready to apply? We’d love to hear from you!

• Submit your resume and expect feedback within one week.
• Interviews and next step will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

PASSION, INSPIRATION and LOYALTY are our values. Join a dynamic company with a fun and stable working environment. We would like to welcome you to our ORACIAN family!