Ph3Overview /h3 pWould you like to be the next Fresh Thinker? Our community of Fresh Thinkers is continuously expanding, and our teams are always eager to welcome new talents with different backgrounds. /p pThe Total Reward HR Budget SR Specialist is responsible for managing and optimising the organisation’s remuneration and benefits programmes to attract, retain and motivate employees. This role involves analysing market trends, ensuring internal equity and designing remuneration strategies in line with business objectives and employee needs, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies. The role also includes calculating fixed, variable and recurring labour costs and HR assumptions in line with management and Total Reward strategies, and analysing monthly and annual variance from actual personnel costs to the budget. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liCOMPENSATION STRATEGY DESIGN: Develop and implement competitive compensation structures and salary ranges based on market analysis and internal equity. /li liBENEFITS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Oversee the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks. /li liMARKET BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS: Conduct market research to assess compensation trends, benefits offerings, and competitive intelligence to ensure the organisation remains competitive in attracting top talent. /li liJOB EVALUATION SALARY SURVEYS: Coordinate job evaluations and salary surveys to ensure that roles are appropriately classified and compensated. /li liCOMPLIANCE LEGAL STANDARDS: Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with relevant labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies. /li liTOTAL REWARD COMMUNICATION: Provide clear and transparent communication to employees regarding compensation, benefits, and total reward programs. /li liREPORTING ANALYTICS: Provide regular reporting and analysis of compensation and benefits data to leadership, including trends, costs, and ROI of reward programs. /li liHR BUDGET COST CONTROLLING: Prepare the annual HR budget (Payroll) and manage periodic forecasts (monthly, quarterly or rolling) relating to personnel costs, FTEs and staffing levels. Analyze discrepancies between budgets, forecasts and actual figures and explain causes. Continuously monitor direct personnel costs. Develop HR KPIs and cost indicators (average cost per FTE, shift cost, overtime, recruitment cost, etc.). Support cost optimisation plans and assess the economic impact of organisational initiatives. /li /ul h3What You’ll Gain /h3 ul liHands-on experience in industrial operations management. /li liExposure to diverse teams and business environments across continents. /li liOpportunity to work with experienced professionals on critical projects that impact overall business performance and strategy execution within a global context. /li /ul h3Why work for Epta /h3 pAt Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. We offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way. Join Epta for a blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture. We support development through training in our Learning Management System (LMS) Catalogues and offer opportunities for remote work when possible, with the necessary technical equipment. We promote flexible working hours and provide volunteering opportunities to give back to the community. /p h3Our Story /h3 pWe at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations—all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and act as a fully integrated provider, from store layout to after-sales support. With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters continuous development and is guided by values of professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation. /p pstrongEEO statement: /strong We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr