Lead Compensation & Benefits

Hours: Fulltime
Location: Utrecht / Hybride
Experience level: Senior

Teaser

Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits? Capgemini is looking for a C&B that can lead and shape our reward strategy across the country. In this role, you’ll drive innovation, ensure alignment with global frameworks, and support the business in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent through competitive and equitable reward programs.

Your job in a paragraph

As the C&B Lead, you are the strategic lead for all compensation and benefits activities within your assigned scope—whether that’s a country, region, or global business line. You’ll design and execute reward strategies aligned with Capgemini’s global philosophy, manage annual pay and bonus cycles, and lead initiatives around pay equity, benchmarking, and long-term incentives. You’ll collaborate closely with HR Directors, People Partners, and Finance to ensure reward programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you’ll also lead a team of compensation analysts and benefits specialists to deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

Areas that are important for you: 
•    Annual pay review and budget planning
•    Pay equity analysis and remediation
•    Variable compensation and bonus planning
•    Long-term incentive strategy and execution
•    Benefits strategy and governance
•    Reward policy design and process optimization

Your home base at Capgemini

With over 300,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world’s leading providers of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. We co-create and deliver business and technology solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
We believe our success is driven by our people and their expertise.

Benefits

•    A strategic leadership role with global exposure
•    Opportunities to shape and influence reward strategy at scale
•    A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
•    Flexibility in working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
•    Extensive learning and development opportunities
•    Competitive compensation and benefits package

Why this role is a match for you

•    You bring deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits strategy, design, and execution
•    You have experience managing complex reward programs across multiple geographies or business units
•    You’re confident leading teams and collaborating across functions like HR, Finance, and Operations
•    You’re analytical, data-driven, and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic environment
•    You’re passionate about fairness, transparency, and innovation in reward practices

What we’re looking for

•    At least 5 years of industry-related experience including at least three years managing large, global teams required.
•    Experience collaborating with the Works Council on compensation and benefits topics.
•    Experience leading and managing people, including having direct reports and conducting performance evaluations
•    Experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams (Finance, Business HR, Business, Operations, IT
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
•    Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or a related field
•    Fluency in both Dutch and English (spoken and written). 

Get the future you want

That’s our promise to you. From day one, you’ll benefit from structured onboarding, clear growth paths, and the freedom to shape your own career. You’ll be supported by trust, collaboration, and a culture of innovation. At Capgemini, we value sustainability, diversity, and inclusion—and we keep our eyes firmly on the future.