Compensation and Benefits Analyst – USTC

Are you intrigued to make a significant impact and contribute to the evolvement of our compensation & benefits initiatives? Does the opportunity to have an integral part in developing vital HR business projects forward sound exciting to you? And would you like to work in an HR group characterized by a versatile, skilled, and collaborative working environment? Then take the next step in your career and join us.

Sustain your career at USTC and strengthen the C&B agenda
USTC is a rapidly expanding conglomerate at the forefront of the global shipping and trading sector. We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Analyst to facilitate the compensation and benefits processes in a diverse and growing conglomerate.

You will be joining a team of 23 engaged colleagues within Group HR, based in our Middelfart office. Reporting to the Compensation and Benefits Lead, you will play a crucial role in guiding and developing compensation structures and strategies across our diverse company portfolio. Your stakeholders will include managers across the USTC Group, HR Business Partners, and external partners.

Data-Driven Compensation and Benefits Specialist
In the role of Compensation and Benefits Analyst, you will guide the refinement of the reward programs in our diverse company portfolio to align with organisational goals. You will cover all topics within the compensation and benefits umbrella such as analysing market trends, formalising variable pay agreements, conducting compensation benchmarks, supporting yearly pay-review-processes and ensuring compliance with pay transparency regulations. Additionally, you will contribute to our ESG initiatives by providing data-driven insights for reporting and decision-making.

More specifically, your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the group with compensation processes, including annual compensation review, variable pay agreements, benchmarking, reward policy formulation, etc.
• Analysing datasets to enable validated decision-making in compensation and benefits strategies
• Collaborating with HR Business Partners and business leaders to educate and advise on compensation decisions that align with organisational governance and goals
• Supporting the business’ with pay transparency compliance

"Working in USTC's has been an extremely exciting journey. The diverse portfolio of companies we support keeps the work challenging and exciting. I enjoy seeing our continuous progress of compliance while ensuring that our rewards strategies attract and retain the best talent." – says Stefan Pedersen, Compensation and Benefits Lead

Rational approach coupled with a high level of engagement
We are on the lookout for an individual who is meticulous and has a systematic approach to add to our diverse and collaborative team. You thrive in an ever-changing environment and have a solid skillset for data-driven decision-making. It is essential for this role that you are capable of autonomous work as well as productive interaction with all stakeholders. We are looking for applicants with 1-2 years of professional involvement in the field of compensation and benefits or rewards, who may have gained experience in similar positions.

Additionally, you possess the following qualifications

• You hold a relevant degree within a related field, such as a Master of Business & Administration or in business controlling
• You are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets.
• You possess strong analytical skills and can interpret complex data to recommend solutions.
• You have extensive communication skills in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

What we offer
At USTC, we believe in investing in our people and providing a fantastic work environment. We are a family-owned company with a well-founded culture, and we support and assist each other. Our core values are Decency, Leadership & Business Acumen.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health care insurance and pension plan
• Outstanding canteen with delicious and healthy meal options
• Regular company events and parties to foster team bonding
• Health and wellness initiatives, including massage services
• Opportunities for career growth and development across the USTC Group

Want to join the team and have an impact on the future?
We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so if you see yourself thriving in taking on above-mentioned tasks, then we will be looking forward to receiving your application.

Remember that the above description of the position is the ideal requirements for a candidate, however we strongly believe in inclusion and diversity, for which reason we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all requirements. We invite all qualified applicants to apply regardless of age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, country of origin or ethnicity. 

1st round interviews are expected to be held in the beginning of January 2025.

However, we will be reviewing applications and CVs on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the advertisement when we find the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Compensation and Benefits Lead Stefan S. Pedersen at +45 2851 1696. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

United Shipping & Trading Company (USTC) is represented in 38 countries through the Groups' activities in Oil & Energy, Shipping, Door-to-Door Logistics, Risk Management, Car activities, IT, and Sustainable Energy. The family-owned Group was founded in 1876 and today consists of well-known companies such as Bunker Holding, SDK FREJA, Uni-Tankers, Selected Car Group, CM Biomass, Global Risk Management, and Unit IT – operating out of more than 155 offices with 4,500 employees worldwide. Headquartered in Middelfart, Denmark, USTC's equity stands at DKK 4.5 billion and with a turnover of more than DKK 114 billion in the last fiscal year.