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Interim Rewards Specialist

Marktlink

Amsterdam
Contractor
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Compensation & Benefits
HR Policy
Salary review cycle
Governance documentation
International growth
Payroll
Reward plans
Policy framework
Financial services
Private equity
Business-friendly recommendations
Stakeholder management

Job Description

Your goal

Marktlink is growing fast across Europe, and our people related frameworks and country set-ups need to keep up with the pace. As our Interim Rewards Specialist, you step in where execution power matters most: you build practical, scalable frameworks, bring structure to a growing international landscape, and make sure our policies and rewarding are consistent. You work closely with the CHRO, HR Operations, Finance and of course the Policy & Rewards team.

Your responsibilities

  • Support and coordinate the salary review cycle, including preparation and documentation;

  • Draft, update and maintain HR policies, reward plans and country playbooks;

  • Build a structured system for all policy, practice and country-specific information;

  • Lead the set-up of a scalable policy and country framework;

  • Support the opening of new offices and countries by translating Marktlink's reward philosophy into practical, locally usable frameworks;

  • Work with Finance, HR Operations and external advisors on payroll, benefits and reward implications;

  • Turn external advice and local input into clear, business-friendly recommendations.



Your profile

  • 8+ years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, HR Policy or a closely related field;

  • Proven track record drafting policies, reward plans and governance documentation that people actually use;

  • Background in financial services, professional services, private equity or another fast-moving, regulated environment is a strong plus;

  • Experience supporting international growth;

  • You work independently and bring structure fast;

  • Excellent written English with a sharp eye for accuracy, consistency and readability; Dutch is a strong plus;

  • Available for four or five days a week for an initial period of around six months.

Why us?

At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

 

  • Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;

  • HP laptop and iPhone;

  • Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues.

Core Responsibilities

The Interim Rewards Specialist will coordinate salary review cycles and draft HR policies to support international growth. They will collaborate with Finance and HR Operations to build scalable reward frameworks and provide business-friendly recommendations.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, or HR Policy. A background in financial or professional services and the ability to work independently to build structured frameworks are required.

Benefits

  • Hp laptop
  • Iphone
  • Flexible working hours

About Marktlink

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Backed by 30 years of experience and a team of 450+ M&A professionals, we are the market leader in the Netherlands and Europe. Marktlink supports entrepreneurs in selling, buying, and growing their businesses. Since 1996, we have been dedicated to maximising entrepreneurial value. We began in the Netherlands as an M&A advisor for entrepreneurs in the SME and mid-market sectors. Today we are operating from over 20 offices across Europe. We are active in countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Croatia. Together, we have completed over 1,200 successful transactions. In 2025 alone, we guided more than 170 deals for entrepreneurs across Europe. Our local deal teams stand by entrepreneurs throughout the entire process: from the first conversations and preparation to the finalisation of the deal. We combine data, deep sector insights, and an international network of buyers and investors. This approach often brings multiple parties to the table, creating competition and delivering better conditions and stronger deals for entrepreneurs. Our Services We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey: • Exit Ready: Preparing your business for sale and increasing its value. • M&A: Guiding you through selling or buying a business. • Marktlink Capital: Investing with and for entrepreneurs. Additionally, we assist entrepreneurs with: • Buy-and-build strategies • Management buy-outs (MBO) • Management buy-ins (MBI) • Business valuations Our deal teams are supported by specialists in Legal, Transaction Services, Debt Advisory and Warranties & Indemnities. This ensures entrepreneurs can rely on one partner throughout the entire process. We are entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Personally involved. Strategically sharp. Focused on results. 📞 +44 (0) 746 914 0080 📩 [email protected] Marktlink: Your value. Maximised.

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