HR Digital Specialist - Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: €48500 - €60500

The HR Digital Specialist is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of specific HR system modules, ensuring that these systems meet the needs of the business. Reporting to the Head of HR Digital, the specialist will focus on a designated HR function (e.g., Recruitment, Talent, Learning & Performance, Compensation & Benefits, etc.) and collaborate closely with HR and IT teams to optimize systems and processes. The role will ensure that HR systems enable a positive employee experience and provide reliable data for decision-making.

The HR Digital Specialist for Compensation & Benefits is responsible for managing the compensation and benefits module within Workday, ensuring accurate and effective administration of employee compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage the compensation and benefits module, ensuring system alignment with global strategies, monitoring performance, troubleshooting, and supporting upgrades.
• Act as SME for the HR module, providing training, support, and documentation for HR teams and stakeholders on system use and compensation processes.
• Lead system optimization projects, regularly review performance metrics, and recommend improvements while staying updated on HR technology trends.
• Ensure data accuracy in salary structures, bonus plans, and benefits records; generate reports to support decision-making, collaborating with the People Data & Reporting team.
• Collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits CoE and HR Digital Specialists to streamline workflows and integrate the system across HR modules.
• Liaise with HR Digital, Data, and Operations teams to implement tech updates, supporting global HR teams, managers, and employees in system utilization.
  
  
  

Requirements for the role:

• University degree and significant experience in HR Information Systems, preferably in a similar industry, with expertise in HR systems like Workday, including configuration, implementation, and support.
• In-depth knowledge of global HR, compensation, and benefits processes, with strong analytical and reporting skills, particularly in compensation metrics and benefits utilization.
• Proficient in data governance, security model management, system integration, and MS Office (especially Excel), with experience in change management within dynamic organizations.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads, prioritize tasks, and handle conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and challenge the status quo across global teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation in HR technology and processes.
  
  
  

How you will be rewarded:

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. This role is also eligible to receive discretionary annual bonus that align with individual and company performance. Other rewards and benefits include the following:

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program.
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions.
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
  
  
  

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views, and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted

for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact the [email protected].

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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