Manager, Compensation & Benefits

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Annual Compensation & Reward Cycles

Own and deliver the execution of annual salary review and bonus processes across assigned markets
Ensure data accuracy, validation, and governance across all compensation cycles
Manage budget tracking, payout calculations, and quality assurance checks
Produce and interpret cycle insights (e.g., distribution, differentiation, spend) to support HR and business discussions

Job Architecture & Job Grading

Own the delivery of job evaluation and grading processes in line with global frameworks (e.g., WTW)
Act as the first point of review and challenge on job grading requests, ensuring consistency and alignment to role scope and organizational structure
Work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBP) to ensure role clarity and appropriate job documentation for evaluation purposes
Maintain governance and records for job evaluation and grading decisions
Support the job architecture review for the region

Market Benchmark & Data Integrity

Coordinate and deliver participation in external compensation surveys, including job matching and data submission
Analyze market data to support salary positioning and competitive assessments
Analyze compensation reports and dashboards on compensation metrics (e.g., compa-ratio, market positioning, pay trends)
Ensure integrity and consistency of compensation data within HR systems and reporting tools
Identify and resolve data discrepancies and process gaps in a timely manner
Support the development of efficient processes and improved use of compensation dashboards to enhance decision-making

Manager Enablement & HR Support

Develop and maintain C&B guidelines, toolkits and communication materials for HRBPs and line managers
Provide day-to-day guidance to HRBPs and line managers on compensation activities (e.g., promotion and off-cycle salary adjustments, application of compensation policies and frameworks)
Support and facilitate line manager enablement sessions and briefings on Yara’s compensation philosophy, frameworks and processes.

Profile

8–12 years of Compensation & Benefits experience, with regional exposure across multiple markets
Strong experience in annual compensation cycles (salary review, short-term incentive plans, sales incentive plans)
Hands-on experience with job evaluation / job architecture frameworks (WTW, Mercer or similar)
Strong analytical capability with ability to work with large datasets and translate into actionable insights
Advanced Excel skills; experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors preferred
Solid understanding of market benchmarking and survey methodologies
Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to guide and influence HRBPs and line managers
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information

Additional Information

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and governance of core Compensation & Benefits processes across Africa & Asia, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with global frameworks.

Reporting to the People Director, the incumbent will act as a key regional point of contact for C&B matters, supporting HRBPs and line managers with clear guidance, robust data, and practical solutions, while strengthening discipline in compensation decisions, and process execution.

Contact details

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Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.