Compensation & Benefits Analyst (East Europe & DACH)
Fixed-term contract
Are you ready to turn data into meaningful insights that support fair and transparent reward practices? Do you enjoy working across countries and cultures? Join us and help shape compensation and benefits solutions that truly make a difference - apply today!
About the Role
In this role, you will support Compensation & Benefits activities across East Europe and DACH countries, working closely with HR stakeholders in an international environment. The role is offering hands-on exposure to compensation analytics, regional projects, and global HR initiatives, including pay transparency. You will be part of a company that values learning, collaboration, and responsible business practices.
The role is offered on a 12‑month fixed-term contract.
We kindly ask candidates to submit CV in English only.
What You Will Do
Compensation & benefits analysis: Prepare and deliver data-driven analyses to support HR and management decision-making across multiple countries
C&B processes: Support annual and ad-hoc compensation processes such as merit and bonus cycles
Market benchmarking: Conduct salary surveys and market analyses to ensure competitive and compliant reward structures
Pay transparency & equity: Contribute to pay equity analyses, works council materials, and global or regional pay transparency initiatives
Data quality & audits: Run country-level C&B data audits and support continuous improvement of HR data quality
Benefits administration support: Assist with the administration of local benefit programs in line with policies and guidelines
HR projects: Participate in regional and local C&B or HR-related projects, adapting to evolving business priorities
Who You Are
A bachelor’s degree in HR, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Initial professional experience in HR; prior exposure to Compensation & Benefits is an advantage
Fluent English, used as the main working language in an international, matrix environment
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and analytical reports
A structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
General understanding of HR-related topics (e.g. core HR processes, employee lifecycle, rewards, or data-driven HR decision-making) and curiosity to further develop expertise
What We Can Offer You
Fixed‑term contract of employment for 12 months
Competitive package of benefits, including Medicover healthcare, lunch card, Multisport, Essity product discounts and more
Employee Assistant Program
Exposure to international ways of working through collaboration with the regional team
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
More About Location
This role can be based in Warsaw, Poland (preferred location) or Budapest, Hungary (alternative location).
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Application End Date:30 maj 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity261985Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, or equivalent relevant experience
- Initial professional experience in HR; prior exposure to Compensation & Benefits is an advantage
- Fluent English in an international environment
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data
- Structured and detail-oriented working style
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
