Performance & Reward Specialist

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (Hybrid - up to 2 days remote working per week)

To support the continued development of our Performance & Reward function, we are looking for a Performance & Reward Specialist to join our team in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Reporting to the Performance & Reward Manager based in France, you will support compensation, benefits, and performance-related activities across France, Monaco, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

You will act as a trusted partner to HR Business Partners, managers, and employees, ensuring the successful delivery of Performance & Reward processes, maintaining high-quality HR data, and supporting employee benefits programs across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Reward Processes

• Coordinate and support annual Performance & Reward activities, including:
  • Performance review cycles
  • Salary review processes
  • Annual bonus calculations
• Monitor process execution, timelines, and data accuracy.
• Prepare communication and training materials for managers, employees, and HR teams.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the annual performance and reward cycle.

HR Data Management & Workday

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of employee data within Workday.
• Develop and maintain data quality controls and validation processes.
• Analyze HR data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support managers, employees, and HR stakeholders with system- and process-related questions.
• Actively contribute to HR data governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation Benchmarking

• Participate in annual compensation surveys and market benchmarking activities.
• Collect, validate, and submit compensation data.
• Support the analysis of market trends and compensation positioning.

HR Projects

• Contribute to regional and global HR projects related to Performance & Reward, HR systems, and data management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and employee experience.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Performance & Reward, or a related HR specialty.
• Experience working within an international and matrix organization is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting annual compensation review and bonus processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Compensation & Benefits principles and practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong HR data management, reporting, and data governance capabilities.
• Ability to analyze, challenge, and improve data quality and processes.

Languages

• Fluent French and English are mandatory.
• You will regularly interact with French-speaking employees, managers, and HR stakeholders across the region.
• Training sessions, communications, and presentations have to be delivered in both French and English.
• Additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Personal Competencies

We are looking for someone who is:

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Highly trustworthy and able to manage confidential information
• Customer-oriented and service-minded
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Able to build credibility and strong working relationships across countries and functions

Why Join KONE?

Joining KONE means becoming part of a global organization that values its people and invests in their development.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive international environment
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid working options
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Exposure to cross-country Compensation & Benefits activities
• Meaningful work within a global market leader
• A culture built on trust, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement

At KONE, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, contribute, and develop their full potential. Apply now through the application link or reach out directly to katalin.nagy@kone.com for more information.

Join us and help shape the future of Performance & Reward across France and the Benelux region.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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