Compensation & Benefits Specialist – Iberia (Spain & Portugal) - Based in MadridWe are seeking aCompensation & Benefits Specialistto join our Iberia HR team, supporting Spain and Portugal within a dynamic, international environment.This role sits at the core of our reward governance and people strategy, ensuring our compensation and benefits frameworks are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with both local market realities and broader European standards.You will act as a key advisor in Iberia for compensation cycles, pay equity, benefits strategy, and reward analytics, working in close partnership with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and our European Reward team.With a dual reporting line to the HR Director Iberia and the Senior Director Compensation & Benefits EMEA, you'll gain valuable international exposure while helping deliver fair, competitive and data‑driven reward practices across the region.The roleIn this position, you will contribute to the design, governance, and execution of our reward agenda across Iberia, with exposure to both operational delivery and strategic decision‑making.Key Areas Of Impact IncludeLeading and supporting annual compensation cycles (salary review, bonus, and incentives) across Spain and PortugalDriving pay equity analysis and supporting gender pay gap and EU pay transparency readinessContributing to the design and maintenance of job architecture, grading structures, and salary frameworksDelivering compensation benchmarking and market analysis,



leveraging Mercer methodologiesOverseeing benefits administration and supporting optimization of the Iberia benefits offeringDeveloping reward analytics, dashboards, and insights to support leadership decision‑makingEnsuring robust governance, compliance, and consistency across all reward processesWhat You Bring5+ years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Reward, HR Operations, HR Controlling, Payroll, or HR AnalyticsStrong analytical capability with advanced Excel and data interpretation skillsProven experience in annual compensation processes, benchmarking, and benefits managementSolid understanding of the Spanish reward market (Portugal exposure is an advantage)Experience working in multinational or matrix environments with multiple stakeholdersExposure to Mercer compensation frameworks highly valuedFamiliarity with pay equity tools such as Syndio is a strong plusAbility to translate complex reward data into clear, business‑relevant insightsWhy this role mattersThis is a high‑impact role within the Iberia HR function, where you will directly influencepay fairness, reward transparency, and compensation governance.Your work will contribute to shaping how we attract, retain, and reward talent across Spain and Portugal,



with increasing relevance in the context of evolving EU pay transparency regulations.What We Offer€35,000 gross annual salary€3,500 annual bonusHybrid working model (50%): alternating one week working from home and one week in the office in MadridFull Henry Schein Iberia benefits package, including:Versátil benefits frameworkAccess to Sanitas private health insurance through our flexible compensation planEmployee wellbeing initiatives and support programsHybrid and flexible working approachSummer working schedule: 08:00–15:00 (July & August)24 working days of annual leaveAdditional company days off: December 24th and December 31stBirthday day off as an additional paid leave dayLanguagesFluent Spanish and English required.Portuguese is an advantage, but not required.Diversity, Equity & InclusionHenry Schein is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better decisions, innovation, and business outcomes.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Henry Schein
📍 Madrid