Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionOverview
The Compensation Specialist is part of the Reward Center of Expertise and will support the Compensation team either globally or in EMEA related activities. The objective of the role as Compensation Specialist is to ensure that Compensations policies and programs are executed consistently across the geographies and in compliance with local labor market conditions, legislation, and internal policies with the aim of overseeing operational excellence for our Reward Community.
Main Responsibilities:
- Market data: submit, analyze and evaluate market data for EMEA countries in order to run the annual review of pay structure. Regularly analyzing industry and market trends to maintain competitive compensation practices. Conduct market data research when necessary to support decision making process during recruitment or budgeting process.
- Compensation process: support process improvements as and when required, contribute to the global planning of the annual compensation activities and support the regional CoE in the operational deployment of the annual compensation process. Actively participate in the preparation phase of the annual compensation process within EMEA region.
- Pay Equity and Transparency: participate in the pay equity project to ensure compensation practices adhere to current legislation and act as support to regional teams on the topic. Run analysis on pay equity as and when necessary. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Pay Transparency within the organization, in alignment with the regional specificities and requirements.
- Other activities in EMEA region oversees the compensation and benefits of employees in the organization, supports the mobility process within the region ensuring alignment with global policy, support the enhancement of local benefits and benefit communication campaign.
- Advising, and when necessary, train and support, HR team members on compensation and benefit topics.
Experience
- Experience in a compensation environment or as a compensation consultant.
- Knowledge and experience of compensation practices and disciplines, inclusive of utilizing salary survey information to conduct and provide detailed analysis of functional, market and industry relevant compensations structure
- Exposure to grading and compensation structuring, ideally within a large multinational organization
- Have a data-driven mind-set and strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, detect trends, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations
- Excellent MS Office knowledge, especially Advanced Excel, are mandatory
- Cross functional and cross-country collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
Other skills:
- Passionate and curious about C&B and latest trends
- Dynamic, organized, and proactive attitude
- Ability to work in a team and fast paced environment
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities, able to handle pressure in peak times
- Cultural awareness to work across multiple countries in the region
- Proven track record in the ability to successfully manage competing multiple deadlines
Languages:
- English business professional level
- additional European language would be a plus
Academics
- Bachelor’s degree in economics/ Management/HR or similar suitable degree
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- 25 annual paid leave
- Flexible working hours
- Food vouchers
- Transportation allowance
- Additional medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Sports card with 90/10 coverage
- Various learning & development opportunities
- Yearly performance evaluation plans
- Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
- Team buildings & social events
- Employee Referral Program
Skills Required
- Experience in a compensation environment or as a compensation consultant
- Knowledge and experience using salary survey information to analyze compensation structures
- Exposure to grading and compensation structuring, ideally in a large multinational organization
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, identify trends, and formulate recommendations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and excellent Microsoft Office knowledge
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and across countries
- Excellent communication skills
- Business professional English proficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, management, human resources, or a related field
- Additional European language
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
