Specialist Job Evaluation & Compensation

Project overview

For the Labour Affairs department, we are looking for a Specialist Job Evaluation & Compensation who will contribute as an expert and advisor to the further development and safeguarding of these important HR themes.

The position

As a Specialist Job Evaluation & Compensation, you are responsible for the quality, coherence, and application of the job architecture within TNO. You closely follow developments in the market and within the field and translate them into practical advice and improvements for the organization. You act as an important link between HR, management, and external partners such as Korn Ferry.

Your activities include:

About the company

TNO is known as the pinnacle of innovation. With a broad portfolio of technological and scientific expertise and a high pace of development, high expectations are set. You help meet those expectations by attracting the best professionals who make a difference for the Netherlands.

What you bring

For this role, we are looking for a strong specialist who combines analytical ability with organizational sensitivity, advisory skills, and persuasive power.

You have:

Offer

You will be part of YER and work for TNO. You can count on:

• Managing complex issues related to job evaluation and the job architecture.
• Coordinating the management, further development, and (re)writing of job profiles.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for HR Business Partners, management, and external parties.
• Maintaining the collaboration with Korn Ferry and advising on job grading and job weighting.
• Comparing the compensation structure with market data and analyzing TNO's market position.
• Advising on grading, market allowances, promotions, and compensation issues.
• Monitoring consistent application of compensation policy within the organization.
• Advising on the deployment and optimization of compensation instruments.
• Identifying developments in wage transparency and relevant laws and regulations.
• Handling issues related to compensation information and transparency.
• Performing analyses on job groups, salaries, and compensation components.
• Translating policy into practical application and ensuring compliance with agreements made.
• Demonstrable experience as a compensation specialist, reward specialist, or in a similar role.
• Experience with job evaluation, job weighting, and grading issues.
• Knowledge of and experience with Dutch employment terms legislation and regulations.
• Experience with salary benchmarking and market data comparisons, preferably based on Korn Ferry/Hay methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with salary and compensation analyses.
• Knowledge of compensation policy, market allowances, and wage transparency.
• The ability to translate policy frameworks into practical solutions and monitor their compliance.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities in a timely manner.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to record complex information clearly and structurally.
• An independent, meticulous, and ethical approach.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• A contract for 32-40 hours per week (Hybrid)
• Salary up to max. € 6,800 gross per month
• 25 vacation days
• 8.33% holiday allowance
• Home office allowance
• Travel expenses reimbursement or full public transport reimbursement
• E-learning via our online platform
• Pension

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: 's-Gravenhage, NL
• Languages: Dutch