Transparency & Compensation Specialist, EMEA; FTC

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

The Pay Transparency & Compensation Specialist supports the development and administration of fair, equitable, and compliant compensation practices across EMEA operations. The role focuses on data analysis, reporting, and supporting compliance with EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements and local regulations. The role will report into Senior Manager, Total Rewards and work closely with Global Compensation team, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition and external partners to ensure pay decisions are data-driven, consistent, and transparent.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

• Implementation of EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements
• Maintain documentation of compensation policies and processes for audit readiness
• Track and monitor regulatory changes across EU countries
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and external disclosures
• Support data validation and cleansing to ensure high-quality analytics
• Help prepare communication materials related to pay transparency and compensation practices
• Contribute to toolkits and training materials to drive manager enablement
• Assist in reviewing job adverts to ensure accurate salary ranges and compliance with local country laws

• Maintain salary structures & job architecture; market analysis for annual pay ranges review
• Conduct basic analyses such as compa‑ratio calculations, range penetration, and market positioning
• Provide operational support to HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition on day‑to‑day compensation queries

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant number of years of regional experience in HR, compensation, benefits, finance, or analytics.
• Strong interest in compensation, pay equity, and HR analytics.
• Basic understanding of EU labour regulations; exposure to pay transparency topics is a plus.
• Strong Data Accuracy & Attention to Detail.
• Basic Technical Proficiency, familiarity with Workday and Excel.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Integrity & Confidentiality.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset.
• Works councils experience is a plus.

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €300 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• On‑site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from‑home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports subscription services
• Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.