Group Director of Global Compensation

Job description:

Function

Limagrain is an international agricultural cooperative group, driven by innovation and committed to sustainable growth. As part of our Group HR Department, you will lead the Global Compensation & Employee Relations function, ensuring alignment between our global people strategy, social policy, and business ambitions.

You will head a team of five experts and play a key role in shaping and deploying our global compensation, benefits, and social relations strategies across all Business Lines and Business Units.

Main Goal

1. Compensation, Benefits & International Mobility Strategy

Assess and continuously enhance Group policies on compensation, benefits, and international mobility.

Lead job evaluations and oversee executive and senior leadership remuneration across the Group.

Define and manage the Group's benefits strategy (healthcare, life insurance, retirement, savings, mobility, etc.).

Negotiate and manage relationships with service providers (insurers, brokers, and benefit partners).

1. Social Policy & Employee Relations

Oversee collective agreement negotiations for the Group and its various entities.

Monitor and update collective agreements, ensuring consistency with legal evolutions and case law.

Foster strong and constructive relationships with employee representative bodies and ensure a positive social climate.

1. Group Development Support

Contribute to acquisition and joint-venture projects during due diligence and integration phases, focusing on social, compensation, and benefit aspects.

1. Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop a team of specialists in international mobility, compensation, benefits, and labour law.

Set clear objectives, provide ongoing coaching, and support career growth within your team.

Profile description:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Labour Law, Finance, or a related field, you have at least 7 years of proven experience in compensation, benefits, and employee relations, ideally in an international environment.

Technical Skills:

Solid understanding of compensation structures, benefits management, and international mobility practices.

Strong knowledge of labour and social regulations and compliance frameworks.

Expertise in job evaluation methodologies, benchmarking, and cost/benefit modelling.

Excellent command of Excel.

Fluent in French & English (B2/C1).

SkillsNegotiation Skills Team Leadership Collaboration Adaptability/Flexibility Listening Skills
Your benefits and working environment

Join an international cooperative Group that places people and innovation at the heart of its strategy.

Contribute to meaningful projects combining performance, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Work in a collaborative and empowering environment where you can grow and make a tangible impact.

If you are passionate about shaping social and compensation strategy in a dynamic and purpose-driven organization, we would be delighted to meet you.

Recruitment process

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt.

We will review your profile in relation to the requirements of the position and the company.

If your application is successful, the following steps are part of our process:

• After a pre-qualification interview with the Recruitment Team, you will meet your future Manager, the Group's HR Director.

• We will ask you to complete personality questionnaires and reasoning tests, which will serve as the basis for an interview with the Group's Talent Management team.

• You will complete a final stage with a member of the Group HR Department.

The Limagrain Group is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.