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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Global law firm with cross-border expertise

Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Compensation & BenefitsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7–10 years of compensation and benefits experience in a complex, knowledge-intensive organization.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing compensation policy at strategic and tactical levels.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with benchmarking, financial impact analyses, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Thorough knowledge of Dutch employment law and relevant tax frameworks.
  • Experience with senior-level stakeholder management, preferably within a partnership structure.
  • Experience with or demonstrable affinity for works council processes and employee participation processes.
  • A self-directed, proactive work style and the ability to distinguish priorities from secondary matters.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update compensation and employment-conditions policies, secondary benefits, and pension arrangements.
  • Analyze external market developments, benchmarks, and internal data, translating findings into concrete policy proposals and decision-making scenarios.
  • Advise the board and other stakeholders on compensation matters and their effects on the organization, costs, and culture.
  • Serve, together with the CHRO, as the point of contact for the works council and prepare the substantive and procedural aspects of consent and advisory processes.
  • Initiate and lead compensation projects from design through implementation and organizational embedding.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, tax frameworks, and internal governance agreements.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert and sounding board for HR colleagues, and contribute to knowledge-building and professionalization within the HR team.
  • Proactively identify developments and prepare substantiated proposals aligned with the organization’s strategy, culture, and positioning.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with senior-level stakeholder management, preferably within a partnership structure.
  • Experience with or demonstrable affinity for works council processes and employee participation processes.

About the Company

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Global law firm with cross-border expertise

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is an international law firm offering corporate, litigation/arbitration, and compliance advisory services. Multidisciplinary teams across Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Shanghai and Singapore tackle cross-border, reputation-sensitive matters, often with local counsel for specialized advice. The firm differentiates itself through cross-border collaboration and a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates legal and non-legal expertise. Its goal is to help clients navigate global legal challenges with clear, practical guidance and protect their interests wherever they operate.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Netherlands
Founded
1871

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