Global Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Paymentology

  • Valletta, Malta Island
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.We’re looking for a Global Compensation & Benefits Specialist to lead and evolve our compensation and benefits strategy across more than 60 countries. This role is key to ensuring we attract, retain, and reward top talent with scalable, equitable, and competitive practices.If you're experienced in designing global salary structures, managing benefits across multiple regions, and aligning compensation frameworks with business strategy, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a high-growth fintech environment.What you get to do::Compensation & Salary Architecture
  • Design and maintain global salary band structures
  • Benchmark compensation regularly, particularly in complex and competitive markets such as tech and commercial functions
  • Lead the development and implementation of a global salary architecture across job families, levels, and geographies
  • Manage our job architecture, including job levelling, titling frameworks, and role descriptions
  • Evaluate and evolve compensation packages to balance internal equity, market competitiveness, and business strategy
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders to guide offer structuring, pay decisions, and salary band usage
  • Support annual compensation cycles
  • Collaborate with Finance and Legal to ensure alignment, compliance, and financial integrity
  • Own compensation systems and processes, including any equity platforms and benchmarking tools
  • Support the administration and strategy of equity programs within the company
Benefits Strategy
  • Lead the creation of a clear, global benefits matrix with visibility across all active geographies
  • Modernise and streamline legacy benefits to align with our global standards and employee value proposition
  • Benchmark benefits regularly across markets to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and cost efficiency
  • Align benefits strategy with retention goals, employee wellbeing, and company culture
What you can look forward to::At Paymentology, it’s not just about building great payment technology, it’s about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. You’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether you’re working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities, you’ll find real purpose in your work - and the freedom to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.Travel:
< 10%What it takes to succeed:
  • 5–7+ years of experience in global compensation and benefits, ideally in a high-growth fintech or tech environment.
  • Strong expertise in designing and implementing salary structures, job levelling frameworks, and benefits programs across multiple countries.
  • Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive clarity and structure across complex global environments.
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Proven track record managing global salary architecture, equity compensation, and benefits strategy.
  • Experience with benchmarking tools (e.g., Radford, Mercer) and HRIS systems (e.g., HiBob), with high proficiency in Excel and compensation analytics.

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