PwC

Compensation, Benefits & Tax Manager (m/f/d)

Luxembourg Full time

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Pwc Luxembourg is hiring a Compensation, Benefits & Tax Manager (m/f/d). What if it was you? 

Your mission: You will be working in a team of 3 people and report to the Compensation, Benefits & Tax Senior Manager. 
Your main missions will include:  

- Support the continuous enhancement of compensation & benefits plans by reviewing and updating existing frameworks in line with market benchmarks and evolving business needs.  

- Engage with Leaders to implement and monitor innovative reward programs that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and organizational success. 

- Evaluate potential firm initiatives, with a strong focus on analysing their tax implications. Provide specific consideration for Luxembourg’s cross‑border context, including working from home, working abroad, and third‑country contract arrangements. 

- Serve as the trusted subject-matter expert within the HR team, offering expertise across payroll, recruitment, global mobility, and HRBP functions.  

 - Ensure operational excellence in the administration of compensation and benefits programs, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.

Be a part of our team where you will:  

  • Develop and maintain compensation structures and salary grading systems; 
  • Conduct regular market benchmark analysis, providing insights to support pay competitiveness and retention strategies; 
  • Monitor reward program effectiveness, preparing reports and dashboards to track KPIs such as retention, engagement and cost efficiency; 
  • Advise HRBPs and Leaders on compensation & benefits strategy; 
  • Perform financial simulations, contribute to the budget process and forecasts; 
  • Manage the annual compensation cycles (budget, salary review, bonuses) and ensure a smooth delivery; 
  • Prepare communication materials to present reward programs for employees and managers in a clear and engaging way; 
  • Ensure internal pay equity, compliance with regulatory requirements & contribute to the CSRD reporting; 
  • Manage external benefits providers relationship to ensure quality and cost efficiency. 

  Let’s talk about you. If you … 

  • Hold a Master degree in Economics, Finance, Tax law or HR 
  • Have at least 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar position in the field of compensation & benefits, payroll or personal tax
  • Have strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices in Luxembourg, of HR policies and procedures, of Luxembourg personal tax on employment incomes and basic knowledge on payroll processes 
  • Have the ability to manage, mentor, and develop team members to achieve excellence. 
  • Have strong planning and prioritisation skills to deliver complex projects on time. 
  • Are skilled in public speaking, presenting, and influencing stakeholders with clarity and impact. Ability to present complex information in a simple, compelling way that engages and influences diverse stakeholders. 
  • Are able to analyse data, anticipate trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations. 
  • Anticipate challenges and proposes innovative solutions to continuously improve processes. 
  • Show proven ability to handle multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines. 
  • Are a strong team player, fostering trust and alignment across HR functions and business Leaders. 
  • Are able to perform under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities. 
  • Have advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation. Power BI, and Alteryx; it would be an asset. 

…You are the candidate we are looking for! 

 

A final word about us:  

At PwC, we believe diversity is the representation of all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique. Our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, opinions and beliefs, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and professional success, all add value to the services we deliver to our clients. Our objective is to nurture an inclusive environment where a diversity mindset is ingrained, and inclusion is the norm. We constantly focus on respecting and valuing individual differences. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking Studies, Benefits Administration, Benefits Program Design, Bonus Program Design, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Structuring, Compliance Awareness, Conducting Research, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Compensation and Benefits {+ 32 more}

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date