Global Head Compensation

The Global Head of Compensation & Benefits is responsible for strategically developing, safeguarding, and implementing a clear, fair, and competitive rewards policy for bnode, in Belgium as well as internationally.
With a strong vision on reward, this leader builds a consistent and transparent approach to fixed and variable compensation, benefits, job architecture, and job evaluation—always with a focus on simplicity, legal compliance, and business impact.

In the Belgian context—characterized by complex employee statuses (statutory, contractual, interim) and a stringent legal framework—the role provides robust, compliant, and workable solutions that are rolled out coherently across all entities of the group.
The Global Head C&B explicitly takes ownership of end‑to‑end reward processes, from policy development to payroll implementation and communication, ensuring a consistent and frictionless employee experience.

In parallel, the role builds an internationally scalable and harmonized reward framework. This includes policies for international mobility (short/long‑term assignments, expatriate/impatriate), including tax and social security optimization, to attract and retain talent worldwide in a market‑competitive and cost‑conscious way.

The Global Head C&B supports the CHRO towards the Remuneration Committee and Board by developing strong, data‑driven dossiers: market benchmarks, scenario analyses, STIP/LTIP evaluations, pay‑equity reporting, and benefit utilization. This role creates clarity and buy‑in for strategic decisions at the highest level.

As leader of a team of seven Reward experts, the Global Head Compensation & Benefits builds a high‑performing center of expertise—data-driven and closely collaborating with HR Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and business leaders. The goal: seamless policy execution, structural process improvements (automation, first‑time‑right, user‑friendly tools), and sustainable embedding of fair‑pay principles within the organization.

Impact of the role

With vision, expertise, and execution power, the Global Head Compensation & Benefits ensures a simple yet strategic reward framework, an optimal employee experience, and strong governance confidence towards the CHRO, RemCo, and Board.
The reward team is recognized as a visible, reliable, and strategic partner that not only designs policies but also brings them to life in practice.

• 10–15+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits within large, complex organizations.
• Deep knowledge of the Belgian reward landscape, including labor law, taxation, social security, and diverse employment statutes.
• International reward and mobility experience (STA/LTA, expat/impatriate, tax & social‑security implications).
• Experience in RemCo/Board reporting and governance.
• End‑to‑end ownership of reward processes (policy → payroll → communication).
• Strong expertise in job architecture, job evaluation, fixed & variable pay, and benefits.
• Data‑driven and analytical, with experience in benchmarks, scenario modelling, simulations, and TCO analyses.
• Process- and systems‑oriented, focusing on optimization, automation, and first‑time‑right execution.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Strategic and hands‑on; able to simplify, harmonize, and implement policies effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills (CHRO, Finance, Legal, Tax, business leaders).
• A coaching leader focused on developing expertise and building high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:

• Meal vouchers of €8 per working
  day 
• Hospitalization-, group- and
  disability insurances 
• A phone subscription, including
  25GB data 
• A flexible renumeration plan,
  which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike
  leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours 
• Possibility to enter the
  Federal Mobility plan 
• Work/life balance, thanks to
  flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home  
• 20 days of statutory leave and
  7 additional extralegal days off  
• An end-of-year and
  performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
• Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners