Decathlon unveiled at the end of 2022 its new long-term ambition aimed at allowing people, throughout the world, to benefit from the physical, emotional and societal benefits of sport. Building on Decathlon’s values of Vitality, Generosity, Responsibility and Authenticity, it symbolizes the mission of the Group’s 105,000 teammates worldwide. Because the practice of sport is universal, Decathlon aims at allowing people to practice sport on their own terms, whatever their level of practice, their physical condition or their objectives, and enjoy its benefits.
This ambition will be sustained in the coming years by 5 strategic pillars aimed at:
In 2023 Decathlon will pursue its evolution to get more people to be moved by the wonders of sport, in respect with societies and the planet. To make that happen in the Netherlands the organization needs to continue to evolve. The People Team is crucial in realizing that ambition.
For the coming years the People project will be built around three main pillars. The first pillar is about People Operations and services. The second pillar focuses on People Strategy and the role as business partners. The third pillar concentrates on People Solutions driven by the centers of expertise, for example recruitment, compensation & benefits and learning & development.
The role
The Compensation & Benefit Specialist works in the HR team and reports to the HR Director NL. This expertise role helps us to drive transformation through our biggest value, our people, and enables us to design the optimal organization structure, roles, and responsibilities. You will help us in hiring the right people and advising us on how to reward and motivate our teammates to live our culture to the fullest.
Responsibilities;
Talent & Competences
Ownership, drive and pragmatism
Project management skills
Agile & problem solving mindset
Analytical and numerical understanding
Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of remuneration for retaining and attracting top talent and the effects of current laws and regulations on remuneration and the Dutch labor market as a whole;
Knowledge of Dutch employment, tax and social security laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience
Broad experience in the total rewards profession: from designing and implementing reward policies and pay structures, to benchmarking and developing benefits in an international context
3- 6 years of working experience in C&B in a complex commercial scale up of similar size
Experience with opening offices abroad, i.e. setting up modern C&B policy for this in line with our French headquarters;
Decathlon is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination, and thus acts daily in favour of disabilities, seniors, social mixing and equality between men and women. Above all, we recruit personalities and diversity within our teams is a major challenge because it is a source of innovation and performance.
Application by means of your CV and motivation letter
Do you have any questions about this role before you apply? Please get in touch with dylan.reichart@decathlon.com
We welcome feedback on our recruitment process, if you have any suggestions please feel free to let us know.