HR Specialist Compensation and Benefits

Team overview and job responsibilities 

We are looking for a Benefits & Compensation Specialist to join our HR team. Based in Costa Rica, the candidate will be responsible for leading and executing locally in partnership with the Regional-team (LATAM) strategic compensation and benefits packages based on thein the company's budget. Will also be responsible for improving employee satisfaction and engagement. 

Job responsibilities 

• Understand business strategies and objectives. 
• Application and planning of compensation and benefits packages all aligned with the compensation policies established by the company. 
• Implement and communicate the new recognition system, as well as propose new ways to motivate employees. 
• Communicate updates to the existing compensation and benefits program and ensure the correct implementation at all Central America & Caribbean region. 
• Ensure compensation packages comply with legislative guidelines. 
• Conducting detailed research on wages and labor markets.  
• Development and implementation of compensation and benefits policies and procedures. 
• Assist in the incorporation of new employees and ensure registration in the payroll system of the organization.  
• Align compensation and benefits strategies so that they stay within the organizational budget.  
• Prepare monthly audits and reports and present them to local senior management.   Comply with company rules and regulations.    
• Effectively communicate to the organization all information related to benefit programs. 
• Keep job descriptions, job analyses and classifications up-to-date.  
• Leader of the payroll process at the local level, maintaining communication with the supplier and evaluating the needs to update the payroll system in accordance with labor legislation. 

Who are we looking for? 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Human Resources Administration, Business Administration, or related career.  
• Proven work experience as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or a similar role in the Human Resources department. 
• Solid knowledge of the different types of benefits and compensation programs.  
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in the area. 
• Language: Intermediate English (Required) 
• Experience using human resources software (Workday System most preferably) and Microsoft Office tools (Advanced Excel) 
• Experience in collecting quantitative data for analysis (BI knowledge desirable) 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Knowledge in human capital indicators, Local Labor Law, regulations, Payroll, Training, Compensation and well-being, Organizational design and organizational communication. 

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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