Key Skills

Job Description

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Regional Compensation & Benefits Manager to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits practices across SANY's European operations. The role will have a strong focus on European Compensation & Benefits (C&B), including salary structures, annual salary reviews, bonus and incentive schemes, benefits, payroll-related coordination and market benchmarking. In addition, the position will act as a regional HR compliance interface, supporting HR teams and local entities on employment-related compliance matters, with particular focus on areas such as individual taxation, employee benefits, payroll compliance, social security and local employment practices. This is a regional role requiring close collaboration with local HR teams, Finance, Payroll, Legal, external advisors and business leaders across different European countries. Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Compensation & Benefits Develop, implement and continuously improve C&B policies, processes and frameworks across SANY's European operations. Coordinate the annual salary review, bonus and incentive processes across European entities. Maintain and develop regional salary structures, job grading, salary ranges and compensation guidelines. Conduct market benchmarking and provide recommendations on salary competitiveness and compensation positioning. Support compensation analysis for new hires, promotions, transfers and internal movements. Review and manage various employee benefits, including company cars, allowances, insurance, pension, meal benefits and other local benefits. Ensure appropriate alignment between global compensation policies and local European market practices. Provide C&B analysis and recommendations to HR management and business leaders. 2. Payroll & Benefits Coordination Work closely with local HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate implementation of compensation and benefits policies. Review payroll-related C&B matters and identify potential compliance or cost risks. Coordinate the implementation of new compensation and benefits programs across different European countries. Support the review of expatriate compensation packages, allowances and related benefits where applicable. Monitor changes in local tax, social security and benefits regulations that may affect employee compensation. 3. European HR Compliance Interface Act as a regional HR compliance interface between European HR teams, local management, Finance, Legal and external advisors. Monitor key HR compliance developments across European countries and assess their potential impact on compensation and employee benefits. Support compliance matters related to individual income tax, social security, employee benefits, payroll and employment-related regulations. Coordinate with external tax, payroll, legal and HR advisors when specialist advice is required. Support the development and maintenance of regional HR policies and guidelines in line with applicable local requirements. Identify potential compliance risks and support local HR teams in implementing appropriate corrective actions. Maintain a regional overview of key HR compliance requirements and ensure important regulatory changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders. 4. HR Data & Reporting Prepare regular regional C&B reports and analysis, including headcount, salary costs, salary increases, bonus costs and benefits costs. Develop and maintain compensation-related dashboards and reporting mechanisms. Analyze compensation data to identify internal equity, market competitiveness and cost trends. Support annual budgeting and workforce cost planning together with Finance and HR. 5. HR Projects & Business Support Participate in regional HR projects related to compensation, benefits, HR policies, compliance and organizational development. Support the harmonization of HR practices across European entities where appropriate. Provide professional C&B advice to HR Business Partners, local HR teams and management. Support due diligence, audits and other HR-related projects when required. Perform other HR-related responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations, Payroll, HR Compliance or a related HR function. Experience working in a multinational or international organization with multiple countries is highly preferred. Solid understanding of European compensation and benefits practices. Experience with salary benchmarking, salary structures, bonus schemes and employee benefits. Practical knowledge of European employment-related compliance, payroll, taxation or social security is highly preferred. Experience working with external payroll, tax, legal or HR service providers is an advantage. Experience in the Netherlands and/or other European countries is strongly preferred. Knowledge & Skills Good understanding of European C&B practices and HR compliance requirements. Familiarity with employee taxation, social security, payroll and benefits regulations in European countries. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work with complex compensation data. Strong Excel and HR data analysis skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and business functions. Strong project management and problem-solving skills. High level of confidentiality and professional integrity when handling sensitive employee and compensation information. Fluent in English and Chinese; knowledge of Dutch or another European language is an advantage.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the development and coordination of compensation and benefits practices across European operations, including salary reviews, benchmarking, incentives, benefits, payroll coordination, and compensation reporting. Serve as a regional HR compliance interface, advising stakeholders on employment-related requirements and supporting HR projects, audits, budgeting, and harmonization across European entities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in compensation and benefits, HR operations, payroll, HR compliance, or a related function. Candidates should have European C&B and compliance knowledge, strong analytical and Excel skills, international stakeholder experience, and fluency in English and Chinese; Dutch or another European language is an advantage.

Benefits

• Company Cars
• Allowances
• Insurance
• Pension
• Meal Benefits