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Global Compensation & Benefits and Mobility Expert (f/m/d)

12.05.2026

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits expert who will design and continuously develop our global C&B frameworks. As a Global Compensation & Benefits Expert, you will drive the development of processes and policies, translate data into valuable insights, and work closely with HR colleagues and leadership to ensure competitive, compliant, and future-oriented compensation models at PALFINGER.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, manage, and continuously develop our global Compensation & Benefits processes and policies to ensure fair and competitive compensation structures across all regions
Manage, build and continuously enhance salary structures and variable compensation programs
Take ownership of the governance and further development of the global PALFINGER Job Grading System
You advise and support HR colleagues and leaders on all C&B topics (e.g., compensation reviews, job offers, and other compensation-related cases)
You coordinate and drive global C&B projects and change initiatives, including stakeholder alignment, clear documentation, and consistent rollout across the organization

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a comparable field
Several years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, ideally within an international corporate environment
Strong expertise in compensation principles and practices (e.g., pay structures, incentive programs, benefits governance) – knowledge of job grading systems (e.g., gradar, Mercer, WTW) is an advantage
Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for data – knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage
Very good English skills as well as confident stakeholder communication and enjoyment of working in a global

WHAT WE OFFER

Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
Further training and international career opportunities
Corporate health management "PALfit"
Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53.241,02 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

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