Booking.com’s scale and scope, commitment to people, and high standards of integrity make our company a great place to work. We are one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies, and the #1 destination to book any type of accommodation. Our mission is making it easier for everyone to experience the world. Helping us do this is a diverse community of over 12,000 employees across 200+ global offices, all connected by a love of travel and a passion for creating the perfect customer experience.
As a Compensation Specialist you will support the Global Compensation team in conducting analysis and studies to support the business functions in developing and administering effective compensation programs in accordance with the organization's reward strategy.
The Compensation Specialist works directly with the Global C&B Teams as well as HR Operations and HR Advisory to support day to day requests. Explains the reward programs and processes to stakeholders. Conducts analyses to support decision making and provides recommendations to the broader C&B team.
This position will be based in Amsterdam.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day to day resolution of compensation related queries
- First line of escalation of employee and HRA compensation related issues
- Support annual salary review process
- Test and improve compensation related processes in Workday
- Support various C&B initiatives including research implementation and communication, tool maintenance & updates
- Participate in salary surveys as needed
- Prepare reports to management members
- Employee compensation administration - including processing calculations & eligibility, updating global presentations to reflect relevant requirements, interacting with regional Compensation, HR Operations, People Systems and Payroll teams
- Engage in process improvement and simplification to drive efficient compensation practices
- Update and maintain Rewards content on Employee Service Center
Skills/Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years related human resource, employee compensation experience or equivalent work experience
- Experience with reporting and processing sensitive/confidential employee information
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Effective communication skills
- Working knowledge of Google Suite/Microsoft office
- Strong problem solving skills
- Attention to detail, analytical and a logical thinker with a drive to improve our current processes
- General knowledge of Workday or other HRIS preferred
- Ability to juggle priorities with ease and know how to make good trade-offs when needed.
What we offer:
Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards strive to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer on your terms so that you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include:
- Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.
- Contribute to a high scale, sophisticated, world-class product and see the real time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide.
- Be part of a truly international fast paced environment and performance driven culture.
- Full relocation support for you and your family to move to Amsterdam. We have fine-tuned this process by successfully relocating over 300 Technology professionals to Amsterdam in the last year alone!
- Performance-based company that offers 29 vacation days, career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential.
- Discount on Booking.com accommodations with the “Booking Deal” including other perks and benefits.
- Company-sponsored family and social activities to help our employees become integrated with each other and Dutch culture.
- Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.
- Health, life, and disability insurance*
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
- Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and quarterly Booking.com wallet credit.
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership
- On-site meals, coffee, and snacks, including healthy and vegan options, daily*
#ThinkInclusion: Wellbeing & Inclusion at Booking.com:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustment to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
