Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Consultant
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About the Role
Location: Global. Role: Freelance/consultant. Hours of work: Flexibility to accommodate international business hours.
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Location
Global.
Role
Freelance/consultant.
Hours of work:
Flexibility to accommodate international business hours.
The role:
Mauve Group is seeking to engage an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Consultant on a freelance self-employed basis to support our Global HR & Advisory Services.
The ideal candidate will be self-employed or otherwise able to deliver consultancy services alongside existing commitments, providing expert compensation and benefits advice to clients across multiple countries on an ad hoc basis.
About Mauve Group
Since 1996, Mauve Group has been a leading global provider of
HR and employment solutions, supporting organisations in over 150 countries.
With a strong reputation and international infrastructure, Mauve Group aims to be a trusted partner for organisations expanding beyond their home markets.
Our experienced industry professionals embody a "business without borders" approach, offering cost-effective, reliable, and compliant solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs.
Skills and experience
- The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related field (e.g. HR Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics), and/or a relevant professional qualification.
- Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits, ideally within an international context.
- Experience designing and implementing scalable reward frameworks across multiple countries.
- Proven ability to develop pay and grading structures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Commercial awareness with a practical, solution-focused approach.
- Ability to build relationships and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Key responsibilities
- Designing and managing compensation structures, including salary benchmarking and grading frameworks, and developing tailored options and recommendations for clients.
- Leading pay review processes, including merit increases and bonus schemes.
- Reviewing employee benefits programmes (e.g. pensions, healthcare, insurance) and provide advice on enhancements and alternative options.
- Ensuring compliance with local employment law, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Contributing to total reward strategies to support attraction and retention.
- Analysing compensation data and present clear, actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Acting as a trusted advisor on pay and benefits matters to clients, HR teams, and leadership.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external providers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Global scope:
- Provide advice on multi-country reward structures, with an understanding of relevant local legislation.
- Working closely with Mauve and its in-house experts to ensure alignment with local market practices and regulatory requirements.
- Delivering consultancy on competitive and compliant global reward solutions.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter and CV, outlining your current hourly/daily rate in USD/EUR.
Please email your completed application to
hrspecialists@mauvegroup.com
,
stating that you are applying for the role 'Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Consultant'.
Closing date for applications:
Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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Equality and diversity statement:
Mauve Group operates in many parts of the world, each with unique cultural identities, and is committed to equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination.
We accept, respect, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
By embracing these differences, we drive innovation and business growth.
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