Compensation & Benefits Expert

Are you looking to have an impact on the daily life of millions of entrepreneurs in France (and tomorrow in Europe)? Are you looking for a work environment that values trust, proactivity, and autonomy? Then Pennylane is the right place for you ! Our vision We aim to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms (and soon, European ones). We help entrepreneurs rid themselves of time-consuming tasks related to accounting and finance while providing them with access to key financial information to assist in making the best decisions for their business. About us Pennylane is one of the fastest growing Fintechs in France (and soon to be in Europe!) In 5 years of existence, we’ve managed to : 💻 Make ourselves known as a groundbreaking accounting and financial software for small businesses and their accountants 💰 Raise a total of €400 millions, including from Sequoia, the famous fund from the Silicon Valley who invested early in companies like Google, Facebook, Airbnb, Stripe, Paypal and much more... 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Grow from 7 cofounders to 1000 happy Pennylaners : we’re now recognized as one of the greatest places to work in France (and also remotely), with a 4.6/5 rating on Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.fr/Avis/Pennylane-France-Avis-E4171708.htm. 🌍 Build an international environment with more than 25 nationalities, with a strong remote-friendly culture, where 30% of the employees are already working from all parts of Europe 🤝 Earn the trust of thousands of customers and accounting firms and obtain outstanding ratings https://www.google.com/search?q=pennylane&ei=O9pOYvm0Co-blwSmhKmIAw&ved=0ahUKEwi5vsWL-4H3AhWPzYUKHSZCCjEQ4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=pennylane&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyDQgAEIAEELEDEIMBEAoyCwguEIAEEMcBEK8BMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKMgcIABCABBAKOgcIABBHELADOgkIABCwAxAKEEM6CgguEMcBEK8BEAo6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQFhAKEB46DQguEIAEEMcBEK8BEApKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQ7QFY6wVgugdoAXABeACAAUiIAbMCkgEBNZgBAKABAcgBCcABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz 🚀 Already more than 900,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and over 7000 accounting firms use Pennylane in France! At Pennylane, we are reinventing how companies manage their finances — and that means striving for operational excellence and transforming our internal processes. Our People team is at the heart of this ambition: we build the systems, tools, and frameworks that allow Pennylane to scale with rigor, fairness, and data-driven clarity. The role We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Expert to join our People Analytics & Tools team and play a key role in structuring, optimizing, and scaling our compensation and benefits programs. You will report directly to the Head of HR Operations and work closely with People, Finance, and business leadership teams in a true cross-functional business partner role. You will be a go-to expert on all compensation matters, combining strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for HRBPs, managers, and senior leadership. Why this role matters at Pennylane At Pennylane, a robust, fair, and competitive compensation framework is not a "nice to have", it's a strategic lever. And the key success factor for this role is being a true business partner. This role requires a deep understanding of our business challenges, team dynamics, and day-to-day reality. That's why we're looking for someone who has already worked in similar environments: scale-up, fast growth, organizations in transformation, and knows how to navigate that complexity with agility. In practice, you will be: -Embedded in the business: working closely and regularly with HRBPs, N+1 and N+2 managers, you'll be their go-to trusted advisor on all compensation matters, from everyday decisions to the most sensitive trade-offs -The architect of our compensation framework: from benchmarking to merit cycles, you'll build the tools and processes that make compensation decisions faster, more consistent, and better informed -A strategic partner to the People team: you'll contribute to making Pennylane a place where people feel fairly recognized and rewarded, and you'll be one of the key people holding that standard Your responsibilities Compensation analysis & benchmarking: -Conduct regular market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure our compensation positioning remains competitive -Analyze internal pay equity and provide recommendations to close gaps -Build and maintain compensation grids, bands, and leveling frameworks Compensation cycles: -Coordinate and animate annual and mid-year compensation review processes (merit increases, bonuses, equity) -Design and maintain the tools and workflows supporting these cycles (Google Sheets, Workday, etc.) -Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all HR systems Business partner & advisory -Support HRBPs and managers in day-to-day compensation decisions (offers, promotions, adjustments)Provide structured, clear,…