GXO Logistics, Inc.
Compensation & Benefits Manager - Belgium
GXO Logistics, Inc., Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
Compensation & Benefits Manager - Belgium
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager. This role can be based in either Netherlands or Belgium near one of our GXO Sites, hybrid working applies. The position is part of the Continental Europe Compensation & Benefits team with the implementation of European Pay Transparency, Global Job Architecture and Benefits optimisation being top priorities for 2025. You will ensure that all related policies, processes, and systems align with local, regional, and global standards. Experience within Compensation and Benefits within Belgium and Netherlands, with some exposure to EMEA to support on projects, is required.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving compliance, supporting strategic business goals, and maintaining an equitable and competitive compensation structure across multiple regions.
This role requires an individual who can partner with both finance and HR to analyze and optimize compensation structures, ensure legal compliance, and drive the integration of new roles, policies, and compensation programs to meet the needs of a growing organization.
Additional Information
This position may require occasional travel to various European locations.
Flexibility and the ability to work across multiple time zones may be required due to the global nature of the role.
Full knowledge of C&B laws and legislations within Belgium and Netherlands, with understanding of additional EU countries being an added advantage.
Fluency in English and Dutch, with French as a nice to have.
What you do on a typical day European Pay Transparency & Global Job Architecture
Support the development and implementation of European pay transparency policies and practices in alignment with local labor laws and global standards.
Ensure job architecture supports Pay Transparency requirements offering competitive and equitable compensation structures.
Drive gender neutrality in pay, ensuring compliance with both local laws and global best practices.
Perform detailed gap analyses to identify discrepancies in pay structures, both within and between countries, and recommend solutions.
Provide guidance on country-specific applications of global compensation policies, accounting for local nuances, labor laws, and local market competitiveness.
Policy Development & Revision
Review and revise local compensation policies, ensuring consistency across all geographies and alignment with the company's growth strategy.
Support the creation and revision of compensation policies, integrating changing regulations and evolving business needs.
Maintain clear documentation of all policies, processes, and compliance requirements to ensure readiness for audits and legal checks.
Design and implement a regular review process to ensure continued alignment of compensation structures with legal and market changes.
Training & Development
Deliver training programs to educate managers and HR teams on compensation practices, pay transparency, and new policy changes.
Regularly update and refresh training materials based on changes in compensation regulations and internal processes.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management
Stay up to date with changes in labor laws, tax policies, and other relevant legislation, ensuring full compliance in each jurisdiction.
Ensure GDPR compliance in the management of compensation and benefits data.
Strategic Partnership & Communication
Collaborate closely with the Business, Finance, Legal, and HR teams to ensure alignment with the Business Strategy and alignment between compensation structures, budget setting, and tax optimization.
Manage internal communications regarding compensation, benefits, and new policies, ensuring clarity and transparency for all stakeholders – in collaboration with the Global Compensation and Benefits Team.
Support business growth by addressing and anticipating compensation implications related to expansion and role changes.
Compensation & Benefits Optimization
Develop strategies for tax optimization, including flexible benefits, programs for pension contributions, social security, and other benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor and review the competitiveness of bonus structures and bonus target practices, ensuring alignment with company culture and market trends.
Collaborate with leadership to understand salary scales and cost implications tied to the hiring of new employees and role progression.
Provide ongoing partnership to internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of compensation and benefits policies and frameworks.
Act as a subject matter expert in compensation and benefits related matters, particularly in areas such as job architecture, pay transparency, and tax optimization.
Foster a collaborative environment between Compensation & Benefits, HR, Legal, and Finance teams to enhance overall strategic decision‑making.
Annual Review & Planning
Refresh and review compensation strategies annually, ensuring alignment with any changes in local and global regulations or company policies.
Conduct an annual review of salary benchmarks, gender pay audits, and compensation structures, making necessary adjustments based on market conditions.
Evaluate and integrate new roles or changes in job hierarchies, ensuring that policies reflect these shifts appropriately.
Special Projects & Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to the budget setting process, ensuring that C&B considerations are incorporated into financial planning.
Anticipate growth implications on C&B, making recommendations on new hires, promotions, or reorganizations.
Oversee AIP (Annual Incentive Plan) and local incentives development, ensuring transparency in calculations and competitive alignment with industry standards.
Monitor employee benefits, working with external broker on annual renewals, proposing cost mitigation strategies where appropriate.
What you need to succeed at GXO Education
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. A master’s degree or certifications in C&B or HR-related areas (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CCP) is a plus.
Experience
5‑7 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits management, with a strong focus on European pay transparency and global job architecture.
Skills
Operational and strategic capabilities (translate strategy into actionable local plan).
Strong knowledge of labor laws and tax regulations, particularly in Europe.
Expertise in pay equity analysis, including gender neutrality.
Experience with GDPR compliance in the context of compensation and benefits.
Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Languages: Fluent in English and Dutch with French as a plus.
What we offer you We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organization and make a direct impact on our employees' compensation and benefits experience. Join us to be part of a forward‑thinking, growth‑oriented company committed to the development of our people and their long‑term success.
Your work environment Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.
GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e‑commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).
Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg
In short, this is the next place you want to work! For more information, please contact Debbie Haywood, Corporate Recruiter. She/he can be reached via email to debbie.haywood@gxo.com.
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Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Compensation & Benefits (C&B) Manager. This role can be based in either Netherlands or Belgium near one of our GXO Sites, hybrid working applies. The position is part of the Continental Europe Compensation & Benefits team with the implementation of European Pay Transparency, Global Job Architecture and Benefits optimisation being top priorities for 2025. You will ensure that all related policies, processes, and systems align with local, regional, and global standards. Experience within Compensation and Benefits within Belgium and Netherlands, with some exposure to EMEA to support on projects, is required.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving compliance, supporting strategic business goals, and maintaining an equitable and competitive compensation structure across multiple regions.
This role requires an individual who can partner with both finance and HR to analyze and optimize compensation structures, ensure legal compliance, and drive the integration of new roles, policies, and compensation programs to meet the needs of a growing organization.
Additional Information
This position may require occasional travel to various European locations.
Flexibility and the ability to work across multiple time zones may be required due to the global nature of the role.
Full knowledge of C&B laws and legislations within Belgium and Netherlands, with understanding of additional EU countries being an added advantage.
Fluency in English and Dutch, with French as a nice to have.
What you do on a typical day European Pay Transparency & Global Job Architecture
Support the development and implementation of European pay transparency policies and practices in alignment with local labor laws and global standards.
Ensure job architecture supports Pay Transparency requirements offering competitive and equitable compensation structures.
Drive gender neutrality in pay, ensuring compliance with both local laws and global best practices.
Perform detailed gap analyses to identify discrepancies in pay structures, both within and between countries, and recommend solutions.
Provide guidance on country-specific applications of global compensation policies, accounting for local nuances, labor laws, and local market competitiveness.
Policy Development & Revision
Review and revise local compensation policies, ensuring consistency across all geographies and alignment with the company's growth strategy.
Support the creation and revision of compensation policies, integrating changing regulations and evolving business needs.
Maintain clear documentation of all policies, processes, and compliance requirements to ensure readiness for audits and legal checks.
Design and implement a regular review process to ensure continued alignment of compensation structures with legal and market changes.
Training & Development
Deliver training programs to educate managers and HR teams on compensation practices, pay transparency, and new policy changes.
Regularly update and refresh training materials based on changes in compensation regulations and internal processes.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management
Stay up to date with changes in labor laws, tax policies, and other relevant legislation, ensuring full compliance in each jurisdiction.
Ensure GDPR compliance in the management of compensation and benefits data.
Strategic Partnership & Communication
Collaborate closely with the Business, Finance, Legal, and HR teams to ensure alignment with the Business Strategy and alignment between compensation structures, budget setting, and tax optimization.
Manage internal communications regarding compensation, benefits, and new policies, ensuring clarity and transparency for all stakeholders – in collaboration with the Global Compensation and Benefits Team.
Support business growth by addressing and anticipating compensation implications related to expansion and role changes.
Compensation & Benefits Optimization
Develop strategies for tax optimization, including flexible benefits, programs for pension contributions, social security, and other benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor and review the competitiveness of bonus structures and bonus target practices, ensuring alignment with company culture and market trends.
Collaborate with leadership to understand salary scales and cost implications tied to the hiring of new employees and role progression.
Provide ongoing partnership to internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of compensation and benefits policies and frameworks.
Act as a subject matter expert in compensation and benefits related matters, particularly in areas such as job architecture, pay transparency, and tax optimization.
Foster a collaborative environment between Compensation & Benefits, HR, Legal, and Finance teams to enhance overall strategic decision‑making.
Annual Review & Planning
Refresh and review compensation strategies annually, ensuring alignment with any changes in local and global regulations or company policies.
Conduct an annual review of salary benchmarks, gender pay audits, and compensation structures, making necessary adjustments based on market conditions.
Evaluate and integrate new roles or changes in job hierarchies, ensuring that policies reflect these shifts appropriately.
Special Projects & Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to the budget setting process, ensuring that C&B considerations are incorporated into financial planning.
Anticipate growth implications on C&B, making recommendations on new hires, promotions, or reorganizations.
Oversee AIP (Annual Incentive Plan) and local incentives development, ensuring transparency in calculations and competitive alignment with industry standards.
Monitor employee benefits, working with external broker on annual renewals, proposing cost mitigation strategies where appropriate.
What you need to succeed at GXO Education
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. A master’s degree or certifications in C&B or HR-related areas (e.g., SHRM‑SCP, CCP) is a plus.
Experience
5‑7 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits management, with a strong focus on European pay transparency and global job architecture.
Skills
Operational and strategic capabilities (translate strategy into actionable local plan).
Strong knowledge of labor laws and tax regulations, particularly in Europe.
Expertise in pay equity analysis, including gender neutrality.
Experience with GDPR compliance in the context of compensation and benefits.
Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Languages: Fluent in English and Dutch with French as a plus.
What we offer you We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organization and make a direct impact on our employees' compensation and benefits experience. Join us to be part of a forward‑thinking, growth‑oriented company committed to the development of our people and their long‑term success.
Your work environment Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.
GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e‑commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).
Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg
In short, this is the next place you want to work! For more information, please contact Debbie Haywood, Corporate Recruiter. She/he can be reached via email to debbie.haywood@gxo.com.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GXO Logistics, Inc. by 2x
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Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 2 months ago
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