Senior Rewards Specialist

Job Title Senior Rewards Specialist - Spain and PortugalSummary As part of the People & Culture team for Spain and Portugal, the Senior Rewards Specialist leads regional compensation activities such as benchmarking, internal equity, salary reviews, and job offer evaluations. You'll also help define local frameworks, including salary bands and ranges, using internal and external data. In this role, you will drive projects on compensation, job architecture, and pay equity audits, ensuring organizational structures and job profiles are accurate. You'll oversee benefits adoption, propose improvements, and collaborate on initiatives involving HRIS, committees, and HR analytics to enhance the overall rewards strategy. Key responsibilities Compensation for Individuals Benchmark compensation and benefits for internal and external candidates. Support annual salary and bonus processes, ensuring compliance with policies. Manage individual cases (offers, transfers, promotions) and negotiate conditions. Educate employees on rewards to enhance satisfaction and retention. Compensation Framework Monitor and audit compensation practices; propose improvements. Assess market competitiveness and identify enhancement opportunities. Recommend and implement benefits that improve employee experience and ROI. Oversee special compensation programs for targeted populations. Global Grading & Job Architecture Maintain accurate grading structures and job architecture. Conduct job evaluations and advise on grade adjustments for key roles. Act as local expert for grading tools and liaise with global committees. Ensure organizational structure and job catalog are updated and understood. Share Match Plan Lead regional implementation of the Share Match Plan and handle employee communication. Adapt global policies locally and coordinate with payroll and external providers. Other P&C Projects & Collaboration Contribute to cross-functional projects and committees (e.g., Diversity & Inclusion). Provide organizational and employee data to support People & Culture initiatives. The ideal candidate Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR Department in an international / multinational company, with strong focus on rewards.  Advanced user of Excel. Good user of Powerpoint and Word. Workday knowledge is a plus. Experience with Analytics and BI/Big Data tools is a plus Fluent English What we can offer you: A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, equity, pension plan, travel, life and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch and transport allowance and other benefits. A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues. A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment. A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them. A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization. A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees. A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. Diversity & Inclusion Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.   Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.