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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Alcobendas
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
You have solid experience in compensation operations, job evaluation, and the design of Total Reward and benefits models.
You master the operational management of remuneration schemes, variable pay calculation, and the implementation of incentive systems linked to business objectives.
You are up to date on the regulatory framework and pay transparency regulations and the gender pay gap.
You have advanced handling of people data (People Analytics) and key indicators for strategic decision-making.
English level: You have a fluent professional level (minimum C1) to negotiate, collaborate, and interact in global environments and initiatives.
What you will do...
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Impactful Onboarding: Deep immersion into the specific area's strategy from your first day to thoroughly understand the business architecture and connect with your key stakeholders.
Tailored Development: Continuous access to specialized training programs, certifications, and cross-functional projects so that you can chart the growth path that best suits your goals.
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model with 2 days of remote work per week and flexible schedules to guarantee the perfect balance with your personal life.
Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive private health insurance and holistic programs focused on your physical, mental, and financial health.
Share Ownership and Flexible Remuneration: Access to an internal share ownership system so that you are a direct participant in the success and growth we help build.
The role
Do you want to take the next big step in your career by driving our organization's most valuable engine: its people?
We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Technician who transforms data into opportunities and designs the comprehensive value proposition that will guide our future growth.
If what you value most is...
What you'll do
You will participate in the design, evolution, and strategic implementation of the company's total compensation and benefits.
You will act as a technical benchmark in remuneration architecture, recognition models, and salary policies.
You will manage the operational part of remuneration, including variable pay calculation and the implementation of incentive systems.
You will design, maintain, and apply the job evaluation system to ensure internal equity.
You will assume governance and regulatory compliance regarding pay transparency, remuneration audits, and gap reporting.
You will ensure perfect alignment between external market competitiveness, internal equity, and the economic sustainability of the business.
You will enhance People Analytics to convert complex data into strategic value decisions for the Human Resources Department.
What we offer...
Continuous learning
Continuous learning: Experimenting with advanced People Analytics methodologies and always staying at the forefront of global trends in compensation and equity.
Teamwork
Teamwork: A truly collaborative environment where you will build solutions directly with the HR Management and business leaders.
Stability and growth
Stability and growth: A solid project where your ideas have a direct impact on economic sustainability and talent recognition.
Human culture
Human culture: A diverse community that prioritizes respect, the holistic well-being of every professional, and authentic recognition of effort.
This challenge is for you if...
Additional information
Ready to redesign the future of talent and make a difference from your first day? We want to meet you! Click apply and take the first step toward your next great achievement.
About Leroy Merlin
Leroy Merlin is a French home improvement and DIY retail chain, part of the Adeo group, operating over 100 stores across Europe and Brazil. In Spain, Leroy Merlin runs a dense network of large-format stores (more than 90 outlets) under the banner of Leroy Merlin España, covering most provinces with a strong focus on home improvement, construction materials, and garden products. The company is a major employer in the Spanish retail sector, with a significant workforce in stores across the country.
For international professionals, Leroy Merlin España offers a distinctive retail environment with roles spanning sales, logistics, and project management. The company's Spanish operations are decentralized, with stores in nearly every autonomous community, from Madrid and Barcelona to smaller cities like León, Sagunto, and La Orotava. They hire for both store-based and support roles, and the work culture emphasizes customer service and operational efficiency. While Spanish is the working language, the company's scale and structure can offer opportunities for professionals with retail, logistics, or project management backgrounds.
- Industry
- Retail
- Founded
- 1923
- Employees
- 100,000–200,000
- Headquarters
- Lille, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 37 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Leroy Merlin operates a large network of stores across Spain, with a strong presence in many cities beyond Madrid and Barcelona, including smaller cities like León, Sagunto, and La Coruña.
- The company is part of the Adeo group, a global alliance of home improvement retailers, which can offer international professionals opportunities for cross-border mobility.
- Roles are often customer-facing and store-based, so Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most positions.
- The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to project management, which can be a good fit for professionals with different backgrounds.
- Working hours and contracts vary by store and role, with many positions offering part-time or rotating schedules.
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