Turner & Townsend started an exciting journey to create One Global Business by bringing Turner & Townsend and CBRE Project Management (PJM) together in June 2024. Our people are our greatest asset, and their development is one of our key priorities.
By mid-2026, the headcount for Turner & Townsend in Europe will be 2,500 people and because of the ongoing growth and continuous innovation of our company, we are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support the design, delivery, and governance of reward programs across multiple European countries. This role blends hands‑on operational expertise with strategic project work, including supporting compensation integration. You'll play a key role in ensuring our reward practices are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our business goals across the region. This role will be reporting into the European HR Director.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Compensation & Benefits Operations
* Manage and administer compensation and benefits programs across several European countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and market practice.
* Maintain salary structures, job evaluations, and benchmarking frameworks.
* Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of compensation‑related costs.
M&A and Integration Support
* Conduct compensation and benefits due diligence in Europe.
* Support harmonisation of compensation and benefits programs ensuring alignment with company standards and local requirements.
* Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Finance to ensure smooth transitions during organisational changes.
* Ensure that all benefits renewals are cost-effective and in line with budgetary reuirements in region.
Benefits Management
* Oversee local benefits programs (healthcare, pension, insurance, allowances, etc.) and manage vendor relationships.
* Evaluate benefit competitiveness and recommend enhancements based on market trends.
* Ensure compliance with statutory benefits across all supported countries.
Policy, Governance & Compliance
* Maintain and update compensation and benefits policies across the region.
* Ensure compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
* Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews as needed
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Partner with the Integration team, HR Director and HR Business Partners to deliver consistent reward support.
* Advise managers and employees on compensation and benefits matters with clarity and professionalism.
* Work closely with external consultants and vendors to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in compensation and benefits across multiple European countries.
* Strong understanding of European labour laws, statutory benefits, and market practices.
* Hands‑on experience supporting M&A due diligence and post‑deal integration.
* Proficiency in job evaluation methodologies (e.g., Mercer, Hay) and market benchmarking tools.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders; fluent in English.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience in a fast‑paced, international environment is a plus.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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Instagram
LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.