About ENTSO-E
ENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.
If you are interested in having an active role in the energy transition, you should consider joining ENTSO-E. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future!
Job description
We are looking for a highly professional and skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist. Are you detail-oriented and analytical? Do you thrive in an international and future thinking organisation? If yes, ENTSO-E is the right place for you.
The Compensation & Benefits Specialist will play a key role in developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing our compensation and benefits programs. In this role, you will ensure alignment with our strategic goals while complying with legal regulations. You will oversee compensation and benefits projects from design to implementation, conduct benchmarking analysis, manage the administration of benefit plans, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the People, Talent & Culture team to integrate compensation strategies with broader HR policies.
You will work in the ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels and be part of the People, Talent & Culture section, reporting directly to the Compensation & Benefits Manager. The People, Talent & Culture section is comprised of 10 internal and external staff.
At ENTSO-E, we value flexibility, and you will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to support a good work-life balance.
Your responsibilities
- Oversee the compensation & benefit projects (from design until implementation) and ensure a strong stakeholder and change management during all the phasis of the project.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on workforce numbers and other compensation and benefits’ topics.
- Develop, implement and maintain the compensation and benefits policies (salary bands, bonus, cafeteria plan, insurances and all other benefits) and procedures.
- Oversee the cafeteria plan participation for all employees as well as the communication.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations when implementing compensation and benefits topics and address any compliance issues promptly. Stay updated on the any new legislation and ensure the implementation of it.
- Communicate effectively with employees, managers and other stakeholders about compensation and benefits programs, policies, and practices.
- Be responsible of the implementation, administration and maintenance of the rewards policy, ensuring that the entire organisation follows it.
- Collaborate with the P,T& C team to ensure a coherence in terms of strategy between the HR policies and the practices done by the HR business partner, the recruitment, L&D, and well-being responsible. Share knowledge, experiences, best practices and align with your colleagues.
- Manage the day-to-day administration of benefit plans in collaboration with brokers.
- Continually evaluate current practices to find better ways of getting the job done, innovative ways to solve problems, and employ a hands-on approach.
- Be in charge of the resource planning for the Secretariat and the TSO contribution.
- Conduct detailed compensation and benefits analysis and make recommendation for the end-year review, resources management, HR budget.
- Analyse and realise external and internal benchmarking to ensure that the Compensation and Benefit strategy is in line with the Association goal.
- Serve as point of contact for employees on complex questions about compensation and benefits matters, inform and support employees’ awareness about the HR policies.
- Be in charge of the Compensation and benefit communication channels: intranet of the People, Talent & Culture Section, Viva Engage post, emails.
Your profile
We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Tax or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in the field of Compensation & Benefits.
- Experience with the Belgian labour market (benefits) is expected.
- Strong and precise work ethic with the ability to focus on details and numbers in combination with good analytical skills
- Excellent skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Macro’s). Knowledge about Power BI is an asset.
- Project Management skills and a strong sense of ownership are required.
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, earning trust through honesty with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Service oriented with commitment to delivering value at every opportunity.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills in English and French and/or Dutch.
- Fast learner and able to adapt easily to a continuously changing work environment.
- Ability to work independently and in team setting with competing deadlines.
- Proactive and results-oriented attitude.
- Motivation to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.
- Positive mindset aligned with the values of ENTSO-E: Team, Trust, Future-thinking, Excellence and Integrity.
Our offer
Our people are truly at the heart of our association. You will be part of a multinational and multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 30 different nationalities. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce which allows us to create an environment where we learn from each other and develop together. We strongly believe in continuous learning and offer a broad range of training and development opportunities to our employees. We are a hybrid workplace and offer a maximum of flexibility enabling to have a good balance between remote working (from Belgium) and engaging physically with colleagues.
We offer market competitive compensation and an extensive benefit package, with excellent insurance coverage for you and direct family members (such as hospitalization, supplemental medical plan). You will benefit from group insurance and travel insurance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Flexible Benefits Plan to choose for those benefits that create the best value for you.
Interested?
Please submit your application no later than 1 July 2025, consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO-E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence.
ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or political beliefs.
