Compensation Manager

Location : Barcelona Hub

City : Sant Just Desvern

State :  Catalunya (ES-CT)

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 37021

BUNGE has an exciting opportunity available for a Compensation Manager. This is a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining Bunge compensation programs and structures. This position will conduct in-depth analyses of compensation data, salary surveys, and market trends to ensure that the Bunge’s compensation strategies align with business objectives and remain competitive. The Senior Compensation Analyst works closely with Total Rewards Leadership Team and HR Business Partners to provide compensation solutions that support employee attraction, retention, and engagement.

“Since 1818, Bunge has been connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world.  Looking to the future, our ambition is to continuously reinvent ourselves, leveraging data to be at the forefront of analytics, technology and talent to accomplish our purpose in a better, faster and simpler way.  Bunge is committed to operating and thriving in the digital world – creating world class agile teams where teammates are empowered and encouraged to collaborate and test and learn to succeed.”

Note: you are ideally located in Barcelona to obtain this job.

Some responsibilities of the Compensation Manager are:

• Compensation Program Design: Design or support, review, and implement compensation programs and salary structures that align with Bunge goals and industry benchmarks.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and participate in compensation surveys to analyze the competitiveness of salary ranges and pay practices.
• Job Evaluations / Job Leveling: Evaluate and classify jobs within the Bunge Job Architecture based on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Data Analysis: Analyze compensation data, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations on compensation-related matters.
• Salary Planning: Assist with annual compensation planning and forecasting, including merit increases, salary adjustments, and incentive plan reviews.
• Compliance: Ensure compensation programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Advisory Role: Provide guidance to HR business partners and leaders regarding compensation-related decisions and policies.
• Compensation Reporting: Generate compensation-related reports, metrics, and dashboards for use by HR and senior leadership.
• Project Management: Lead or support compensation-related projects, including pay equity analysis, incentive programs, and market trend assessments.
• Incentive Plan Support: Assist in the design and administration of short- and long-term incentive programs to reward performance and drive business results.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience:  +5 years of experience in compensation analysis or a related role.
• Certifications: CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (such as SAP, Workday, or PeopleSoft). Experience with compensation software and tools.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of compensation theory, market benchmarking, and legal regulations related to compensation (Europe and Asia preferred).
• Other skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other HR teams, managers, and senior leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of compensation principles and practices.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and consulting skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make data-driven recommendations.
• Solid understanding of labor market trends and economic factors that influence compensation.

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here to grow – solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition, we’re looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

In case of questions, please reach out to Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition Specialist at aitor.alonso@bunge.com).

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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We Are Bunge

Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now. 

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate, bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.