Compensation and Benefits Specialist / Partner

JetBrains

JetBrains is a leading software vendor specializing in the creation of intelligent development tools, including IDEs and team tools used by millions of professionals around the world. The company is also renowned for developing the Kotlin programming language, Google's preferred language for Android development. We are looking for a Senior C&B Specialist to join our global Compensation & Benefits team. This is a key individual contributor role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and brings both analytical depth and business acumen to the table. You will play a central role in shaping and developing our compensation and benefits plans globally. You will shape and develop our global compensation and benefits plans. Working closely with People Operations, Team Partners, Finance, and People Leaders, you will build processes and policies from the ground up, bringing clear structure to complex challenges and driving meaningful change. AS PART OF OUR TEAM, YOU WILL: * Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of new compensation policies and processes, translating business needs into practical, scalable solutions. * Conduct and lead participation in external market surveys and perform benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning aligned with our pay philosophy and global frameworks. * Provide structured salary recommendations supported by data and internal equity analysis. * Maintain and develop salary structures, pay bands, and incentive plan frameworks. * Support STI and compensation review processes. * Ensure reward programs comply with local regulations and internal governance standards across markets. * Perform cost modeling and scenario analysis for annual merit cycles, incentive plans, and structural changes. * Participate in pay transparency implementation and analyze trends in pay equity, reward competitiveness, and program effectiveness. * Develop the structures and metrics for compensation and benefits dashboards to support leadership decision-making.  * Lead and manage global grading projects, including the design, implementation, and ongoing governance of job architecture and grading frameworks. * Conduct job evaluations using recognized methodologies and maintain consistent grading standards across the organization. * Build scalable grading processes and clear documentation to support business growth and organizational change. * Develop and deliver training, tools, and communications to managers and employees on the grading structure and possible changes to it. * Act as a trusted advisor to team leaders and employees on compensation decisions and reward frameworks, presenting and selling ideas to upper management with confidence. * Respond to complex compensation queries with structured, data-backed guidance. * Negotiate with vendors and external partners on reward-related services. * Participate in C&B and HR projects and initiatives linked to rewards and support the organization with any reward-related issues. WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU ON OUR TEAM IF YOU HAVE: * A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. * 6+ years of relevant experience in compensation, total rewards, or analytical HR/Finance roles. * Proven experience working with grading structures, good knowledge of different grading methodologies, and experience building or redesigning job architecture frameworks. * A solid understanding of compensation fundamentals, including benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and incentive plan administration. * The proven ability to create new processes and policies in ambiguous, fast-changing environments – you build structure where none exists. * Strong analytical capabilities, with hands-on experience in financial modeling and interpreting large datasets. * Excellent communication and influencing skills – you can distill complex compensation topics into clear narratives and persuade senior stakeholders. * Comfort negotiating with vendors, external suppliers, and internal business partners. * A high degree of ownership and the ability to work independently with limited oversight. * An appetite for speed and urgency without compromising attention to detail and accuracy. * Logical, structured thinking with a natural inclination to quantify decisions. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. WE’D BE ESPECIALLY THRILLED IF YOU HAVE: * Experience with diverse regulatory environments and multi-country and global exposure. * Experience with employee benefit plan analysis and administration. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Google Workplace. * Experience with HiBob. WHY JOIN JETBRAINS?  * Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. * Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office. * Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad. * Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love. * Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family * Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes. * Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. * Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. * Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. * Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend. * Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings. *Some benefits may vary depending on location. #LI-HYBRID #LI-MH2 We are an equal opportunity employer We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation. We process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the Recruitment Privacy Policy.

Zoey AB

We are now looking for a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our HR team in Stockholm —a role that combines operational excellence with strategic impact. Who we are Netlight provides a full range of premium IT consulting services at the forefront of digital innovation. With more than 2,000 consultants across 15 European offices, we operate as a network organization built on trust, self-leadership, and collective expertise. We have been recognized multiple times as a top employer for our growth, profitability, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Netlight, we believe in developing leaders—both within our client organizations and inside our own community. Your future team You will join a global HR organization of 30 colleagues across HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, Payroll, and Learning & Development. Together, we advance our global people strategy and ensure a seamless employee experience for all of Netlight. In this role, you will collaborate closely with HR colleagues, senior stakeholders, and employees in all our locations. Compensation & Benefits Specialist Working in HR requires strong business acumen, analytical capability, and exceptional relationship-building skills. In this role, you will: Act as a key stakeholder in the development and evolution of our global compensation and benefits strategy Define, drive, and maintain compensation structures, salary frameworks, and benefits offerings aligned with business objectives Advise HR, leaders, and employees on compensation matters, recommending best practices and providing case-specific guidance Act as a key stakeholder in the annual compensation processes, including salary reviews ensuring fairness and competitiveness Lead and support C&B-related projects, including job architecture development, pay transparency initiatives, benchmarking, and process automation Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in compensation and benefits to proactively ensure compliance and competitiveness Develop policies, guidelines, tools, and documentation aligned with business needs Track, analyze, and report on key compensation and benefits metrics to support data-driven decision-making Manage relationships and negotiate contracts with external vendors and consultants (e.g., benefits providers, pension partners, benchmarking firms) Continuously improve the compensation and benefits framework through benchmarking, innovation, and stakeholder feedback Your Profile You are an HR professional who brings a positive mindset, strong analytical skills, and a genuine desire to create impact. You enjoy working collaboratively, take ownership, and are comfortable navigating complexity and sensitive topics. We value: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex compensation and benefits matters. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to explain compensation principles clearly and build trust at all levels of the organization A proactive and structured approach to driving compensation and benefits initiatives Understanding of HR best practices, reward governance, and compliance requirements Ability to prioritize, multitask, and maintain a fair and people-centered approach Qualifications University degree in Human Resources or a similar education/field Minimum 5-6 years of hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits, including practical responsibility for setting up job architecture, job evaluation, benchmarking, incentive programs, and benefits management. You have worked operationally and strategically with compensation frameworks, supported leaders in pay decisions, and ensured compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies Fluency in Swedish, plus strong professional proficiency in English (our organizational language) What we offer The opportunity to shape high-impact global C&B-topics in a fast-growing international organization Professional development and long-term career progression through knowledge sharing, mentorship, feedback, coaching, and external training Modern and centrally located offices in Stockholm A culture centered around community, collaboration, and continuous learning, complemented by social and competence-building events Interested? In this recruitment, Netlight is collaborating with Zoey. Apply easily with your CV or LinkedIn at www.zoey.se. When applying, you will be asked to answer a few brief questions and afterwards you will receive updates regarding any possible next step in the process 😊 If you have any questions about our process or this role, please contact Martina Kolga, Recruitment Consultant (073-3222502, martina.kolga@zoey.se). Send in your application as soon as possible as we’re meeting fantastic candidates the selection will be ongoing, and the position may be filled sooner than anticipated! We are looking forward to your application💜

F2

ABOUT F2 F2 is the AI platform for private markets investors, purpose-built to transform how institutional teams underwrite, diligence, and deploy capital. Our AI converts messy, unstructured deal materials into investment-grade insights in minutes, helping private credit funds, commercial banks, investment banks, and private equity firms make faster, more confident decisions. Backed by leading investors, including NFX and Y Combinator, F2 is building the future of vertical AI for finance. We are growing quickly across New York, San Francisco, and London. ROLE OVERVIEW We are hiring a Product Marketing Lead to become F2's founding product marketing leader and own how the market understands our company, product, and category. This is a hands-on builder role with real ownership. You will create F2's positioning and messaging, quarterback product launches, build the sales enablement and customer-insight systems that help us win, and turn our strongest market insights into high-quality content. You will work at the center of Product, Growth, Sales, Customer Success, and leadership. The role reports to the Head of Growth, with our CEO serving as executive sponsor for F2's company narrative. This role is based in our New York City office and is fully onsite. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own positioning and messaging: Build F2's messaging architecture, category narrative, buyer personas, value propositions, and canonical source of truth. * Translate technical differentiation: Turn complex AI capabilities into clear commercial value for senior private-markets and banking buyers. * Quarterback product launches: Own the launch strategy, positioning, plan, timeline, readiness, enablement, and post-launch learning for major releases. * Build sales enablement: Create the decks, one-pagers, battlecards, objection guides, proof points, and training that sellers actually use. * Stay close to the field: Join prospect and customer calls to understand buyer language, objections, decision criteria, and competitive dynamics firsthand. * Own customer and market insight: Build a structured voice-of-customer and win-loss program, maintain our ICP and personas, and bring outside-in insight to Product and leadership. * Lead competitive intelligence: Monitor competitors and category shifts, identify recurring win and loss themes, and keep the field prepared. * Shape commercial strategy: Turn customer and market evidence into recommendations on pricing, packaging, use cases, and new-market opportunities. * Own the editorial engine: Set the content strategy and personally draft or edit priority website copy, launches, case studies, thought leadership, and customer stories. * Scale through partners: Manage agencies, freelancers, and specialist contributors while remaining accountable for the brief, voice, accuracy, and final quality. * Build F2's social narrative: Own the voice, calendar, and day-to-day publishing cadence until a specialist partner is in place, then manage that partner. * Strengthen paid creative: Provide Growth with the audience insight, customer language, proof points, hooks, and briefs behind high-performing campaigns. YOU MIGHT BE A GREAT FIT IF * You have 6 or more years of product marketing experience, including meaningful time at an early-stage or high-growth B2B software company. * You have personally built or materially rebuilt positioning, messaging, launches, and sales enablement. * You have marketed a complex or technical product to senior enterprise buyers in a high-trust or regulated market. * You are an exceptional writer and editor who can personally create the work, not just direct it. * You have conducted customer, prospect, and win-loss interviews and can turn qualitative evidence into commercial action. * You know how to create sales assets and enablement systems that sellers adopt. * You can lead cross-functional launches, manage dependencies, and hold peers and executives accountable. * You move comfortably between strategy and execution without waiting for a large team or perfect infrastructure. * You can challenge founders and senior leaders constructively, then commit fully once a decision is made. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience as the first or founding product marketer at a Seed through Series B company. * Experience in vertical AI, fintech, private markets, banking, enterprise data, or another complex regulated category. * Direct exposure to private credit, private equity, commercial banking, investment banking, underwriting, or diligence workflows. * Experience with pricing, packaging, category strategy, or new-market entry. * A portfolio that demonstrates outstanding positioning, writing, launches, enablement, and customer storytelling. WHY F2 * Build from the ground up: Create the product marketing function at a fast-growing vertical AI company. * Define an emerging category: Shape how the intersection of AI and private markets is understood. * Work on consequential problems: Help sophisticated financial institutions make better, faster investment decisions. * Operate with real ownership: Work directly with founders, product leaders, sellers, and customers on decisions that materially affect company growth. * Join a high-caliber team: Work in person with an ambitious team across New York, San Francisco, and London. COMPENSATION The anticipated base salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000, plus equity and benefits. The total rewards package at F2 includes base salary, equity in the form of stock options, and benefits. Our cash compensation and equity ranges are based on market data pulled from Pave. Offers are based on demonstrated experience, expertise, and performance in our interview process. For exceptionally senior candidates, final compensation may vary based on scope and experience. F2 is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.