Compensation & Benefits Lead

• Working in a rapidly growing biotech company which is on course to save thousands of lives through their advanced technology;
• A special opportunity to make a difference in terms of compensation & benefits acting as a key player within a company renowned for its expertise and significant growth in the coming years;
• A close collaboration with the payroll team & dynamic HR team where transparency, proactivity and sharing best practices are highly appreciated;
• The opportunity to focus on innovative compensation & benefits solutions and bring Legend Biotech to the next level;
• You will work from the headquarters in Zwijnaarde (Ghent) with a flexible home work policy;
• Legend Biotech offers an attractive remuneration package and is committed to your development. By focusing on internal talent development Legend Biotech wants each of their employees to grow into the best version of themselves;
• A role with multiple facets, giving you a unique opportunity to go shape the future of Legend Biotech in collaboration with different stakeholders both internally & externally.

As Compensation & Benefits Lead you will complement the Payroll and Compensation & Benefits team and report to the Payroll and & Compensation & Benefits Head EU. You work closely together with the payroll officers, HR officer and the broader HR team (HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition team, Learning & Development, HR Head). You coordinate and support all C&B processes for Belgium and Ireland.

• Your primary focus is to manage both existing and new compensation & benefits projects, including job grading and benchmarking, in accordance with global guidelines with a focus on ensuring and complying with future salary transparency legislation;
• You will implement and oversee various benefits programs such as bike lease programs, warrants, flex income plans, mobility budget;
• You assist in the yearly salary review and bonus & merit process;
• You document various procedures and policies (e.g. standby policy, telework policy), initiate and supervise tax rulings (net costs allowances);
• You evaluate and optimize the various benefits structures (e.g. hospitalisation and group insurance) in the context of market conformity and cost efficiency;
• You monitor, analyze and implement government measures for reduction of employer charges and taxes;
• You ensure your C&B expertise is always up-to-date, staying informed about the latest labour market trends;
• Internally, you are the go-to expert for all C&B-related topics;
• You guarantee clear and timely communication on C&B matters to both management and employees;
• You will contribute to the optimisation of HR data & analytics (including salary cost, absenteeism, etc.);
• You participate in HR projects (not limited to C&B alone) leveraging your strong data analytics and operational excellence skills;
• You report to the Payroll and Compensation & Benefits Head EU and will collaborate with the Global Total Rewards Team based in the US for global topics.

• You have a master’s degree, in a relevant discipline such as international business economics, law and/or tax;
• Compensation & Benefits are your forte. With at least 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits or Total Rewards, whether within a company or as a rewards consultant, you have gained deep understanding and expertise in this field;
• You have a strong interest in and knowledge of group insurance and the related legislation;
• You enjoy to take full responsibility for C&B-related projects from planning to implementation and follow-up;
• You have experience in a complex environment where stakeholder management is key. You enjoy working in a changing environment and leading others through phases of change where flexibility is key;
• You have an analytical mindset and eager to go the extra mile to achieve a goal;
• Other people describe you as an out-of-the-box thinker who is number 1 in setting priorities:
• Your empathetic style inspires confidence with your stakeholders and amongst your colleagues;
• You take initiative and work autonomously with a hands-on approach;
• You are an excellent communicator able to explain complex matters in a comprehensive way and interacting with various audiences;
• You are hands-on and pragmatic. You’ll always find a solution to  problems and are service-minded;
• Advanced knowledge of MS office (especially Excel) is required. Experience with Workday, EBlox, Protime is a plus;
• Mastery of both Dutch and English is essential (oral & written). Any other language is an asset.

Apply immediately via the website or contact Marie Van Volcem for more information.
Contact Marie by mail: marie.vanvolcem.ext@youconnect.be or call +32 476 89 09 12

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