Compensation & Benefits Manager

Job description Are you a senior Total Rewards specialist ready to lead and shape the global compensation, benefits, and mobility landscape at an international industry leader? As Compensation & Benefits Manager at Nefab, you will hold global ownership of our total rewards strategies, governance frameworks, and mobility operations. Working directly with the Executive Vice President of People & Culture, corporate leadership, Finance, and regional HR teams, you will ensure our reward models remain highly competitive, market-aligned, and transparent across all business areas A primary strategic focus will be spearheading our compliance initiatives around modern pay-transparency regulations—including the EU Pay Transparency Directive. You will design and govern the frameworks, job architectures, and pay-setting criteria that safeguard pay Equity and trust across our entire global organization. We are looking for a collaborative, analytical, and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment and combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. What We Offer ● A key global role with high visibility and direct impact on Nefab’s global workforce and strategy. ● An international, purpose-driven culture anchored in strong Swedish values. ● Flexible working conditions located at our offices in either Jönköping or Kista (Stockholm). Application and Contact In this recruitment, Nefab is collaborating with Randstad. If you have any questions regarding the position or the selection process, please feel free to contact Recruitment Consultant Jeanette Walters at jeanette.walters@randstad.se Please submit your application as soon as possible, as selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application! Responsibilities ● Global C&B Framework & Governance: Own, maintain, and govern Nefab’s global job architecture, grading structures, salary bands, and benefit frameworks. ● Market Benchmarking & Intelligence: Direct market analysis and compensation benchmarking across countries, regions, and roles to ensure competitive alignment. ● Pay Transparency Leadership: Develop and execute strategic initiatives and policies ensuring compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and global pay equity standards. ● Global Review Cycles & Executive Reporting: Lead the end-to-end annual global compensation review process. Prepare analytical reporting, board materials, and strategic proposals for Executive Management and the HR Committee. ● Global Mobility & Benefits: Oversee Nefab’s global mobility framework, managing international assignment structures, tax/pension policies, and global insurance packages. ● Strategic Advisory: Act as the key expert partner to senior leadership, Finance, and regional People & Culture teams, translating complex remuneration data into clear, strategic decisions. Qualifications ● Experience: Approximately 10 years of progressive experience within Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or Global Mobility in an international, matrixed organization. ● Education: University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field. ● Analytical & Technical Excellence: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) with demonstrated capability to analyze, model, and present complex financial and personnel data. ● HR Systems: Experience with global HR systems implementation or governance is a strong advantage. ● Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern reward practices, market benchmarking methods, and upcoming legal requirements around pay transparency. ● Communication & Integrity: High level of personal integrity and discretion. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders. ● Languages: Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Swedish. Additional languages are advantageous. About the company Nefab AB At Nefab, we save resources in supply chains for a better tomorrow. Founded in Sweden in 1949, Nefab has grown into a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and logistics services. With over 5.500 employees across more than 39 countries, we partner with world-leading companies in sectors such as Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Automotive, Healthcare, and Semiconductors to reduce both financial costs and environmental impact. Our corporate culture is built on a foundation of Simplicity, Respect, and Empowerment. Jointly owned by the founding Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB (part of the Wallenberg Ecosystem), we combine long-term stability and high ethical standards with an ambitious, global growth mindset.