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Sr. Compensation Specialist
Sr. Compensation Specialist-December 2024
Portland
Dec 11, 2025
ABOUT VESTAS
At Vestas, sustainability defines us.​ It feeds our passion to shape a more renewable future. ​ We power the solution – and you can too.
10,000+ employees
Energy
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About Sr. Compensation Specialist

  Vestas Global Reward is in charge of all global policies and processes within the area of reward. We govern and organize executive compensation and are responsible for the global offerings and processes on compensation and benefits.

  We work in a global and strategic context ensuring the frameworks and governance that enable Vestas to attract and retain employees and to be a competitive and responsible employer. To ensure the right frameworks and governance we use a methodical and holistic approach to design, develop and implement programs and processes within the compensation and benefit area; including incentives, position and organizational evaluation, cost scenarios, projects with insured and other employee benefits. We also advise and approve on decisions regarding compensation across the organization with the use of internal and external benchmarks and detailed data analysis.

  Our vision is to bring total compensation to the next level by improving communication and ensuring fair and inclusive reward offerings.

  Responsibilities:

  Regional compensation expert for USA and Canada, by providing HR colleagues and business stakeholders with methodical insights in the frame of Vestas global compensation concepts, and advise, guide and question stakeholders on compensation related issues.Advisor role for HRBPs in the region on the Reward areaRegional governance of compensation structures and components, i.e. position evaluation, spot awards, off-cycle increase, allowances, benefits and other elements related to total compensationRegional responsibility of the annual reward cycle, evaluate and advise for businessEnsure global programs and policies are implemented according to legislation, culture, market practice and local business needsCarry out annual campaigns ensuring the bonus pay out and merit increase process in the region with support from global service team - including guidance to HR BPs and managers, local business involvement, and feedback to global colleagues on process improvementsAuditing and reporting of compensation data and specific focus areas (i.e. spot awards, promotions, etc.)Take part in benchmark validation run ensuring input from local market and business knowledge

  Qualifications:

  Bachelors Degree (Finance, Business, or HR)Experience from international company working with compensation and reward across process and data countries in North American region

  Competencies:

  Good critical skills with high level of quality and skilled compliance to process and policyGood stakeholder management and communication skillsFinancial understanding and interestHighly experienced in excel and HR systems (preferably Success factors and SAP)Solution-oriented approachHolistic perspective

  CCPA Notice for California Applicants

  About Vestas

  Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

  With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

  Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

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