Global Compensation Expert

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Compensation Expert with extensive knowledge of Mercer job evaluation methodology, global benchmarking and annual compensation cycle activities for Global Total Rewards Team.

At Hitachi by joining our vibrant environment, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the business by participating in the design, implementation, and governance of global compensation processes for approximately 300 000 employees.

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a remote or hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Conduct Mercer job evaluations including drafting job descriptions, running interviews, collecting data, performing job matching, global calibration and evaluation
• Engage in various global grading projects e.g. acquisitions, expansions and integrations
• Support global benchmarking activities such as salary surveys, salary ranges and ad-hoc analyses
• Participate in different compensation projects by analyzing large amounts of data and providing recommendations
• Lead the global annual salary review processes in Workday for around 40'000 employees
• Assist in defining and implementing compensation standards and policies
• Provide guidance to Hitachi organizations/HR Business Partners and managers on the processes and tools
• Participate in grading and compensation audits
• Recommend enhancements and simplifications to existing processes and procedures based on customers' experience

Your Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Legal, Economics or Finance
• More than 5 years of professional experience in the compensation area in a global or multi regional role
• Proficiency in Mercer job evaluation and job matching methodology
• Practical knowledge the annual compensation cycle activities in Workday, including experience of running processes in the Advance Compensation Module
• Strong practical use of MS Office with an advanced focus on Excel
• Highly developed analytical and communication skills, excellent customer service and team orientation, process-oriented thinking, understanding interdependencies and attention to detail
• Excellent learning ability combined with high flexibility
• High degree of personal responsibility, team-oriented with ability to work independently
• Fluent in spoken and written English

More About Us:

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Krakow, Poland

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-150714

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-20T23:38:19