Senior C&B Specialist/Partner

JetBrains is a leading software vendor specializing in the creation of intelligent development tools, including IDEs and team tools used by millions of professionals around the world. The company is also renowned for developing the Kotlin programming language, Google's preferred language for Android development.

We are looking for a Senior C&B Specialist to join our global Compensation & Benefits team. This is a key individual contributor role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment and brings both analytical depth and business acumen to the table.

You will play a central role in shaping and developing our compensation and benefits plans globally. You will shape and develop our global compensation and benefits plans. Working closely with People Operations, Team Partners, Finance, and People Leaders, you will build processes and policies from the ground up, bringing clear structure to complex challenges and driving meaningful change.

As part of our team, you will:

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of new compensation policies and processes, translating business needs into practical, scalable solutions.
• Conduct and lead participation in external market surveys and perform benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive positioning aligned with our pay philosophy and global frameworks.
• Provide structured salary recommendations supported by data and internal equity analysis.
• Maintain and develop salary structures, pay bands, and incentive plan frameworks.
• Support STI and compensation review processes.
• Ensure reward programs comply with local regulations and internal governance standards across markets.
• Perform cost modeling and scenario analysis for annual merit cycles, incentive plans, and structural changes.
• Participate in pay transparency implementation and analyze trends in pay equity, reward competitiveness, and program effectiveness.
• Develop the structures and metrics for compensation and benefits dashboards to support leadership decision-making. 
• Lead and manage global grading projects, including the design, implementation, and ongoing governance of job architecture and grading frameworks.
• Conduct job evaluations using recognized methodologies and maintain consistent grading standards across the organization.
• Build scalable grading processes and clear documentation to support business growth and organizational change.
• Develop and deliver training, tools, and communications to managers and employees on the grading structure and possible changes to it.
• Act as a trusted advisor to team leaders and employees on compensation decisions and reward frameworks, presenting and selling ideas to upper management with confidence.
• Respond to complex compensation queries with structured, data-backed guidance.
• Negotiate with vendors and external partners on reward-related services.
• Participate in C&B and HR projects and initiatives linked to rewards and support the organization with any reward-related issues.

We’d love to have you on our team if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in compensation, total rewards, or analytical HR/Finance roles.
• Proven experience working with grading structures, good knowledge of different grading methodologies, and experience building or redesigning job architecture frameworks.
• A solid understanding of compensation fundamentals, including benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and incentive plan administration.
• The proven ability to create new processes and policies in ambiguous, fast-changing environments – you build structure where none exists.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with hands-on experience in financial modeling and interpreting large datasets.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills – you can distill complex compensation topics into clear narratives and persuade senior stakeholders.
• Comfort negotiating with vendors, external suppliers, and internal business partners.
• A high degree of ownership and the ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• An appetite for speed and urgency without compromising attention to detail and accuracy.
• Logical, structured thinking with a natural inclination to quantify decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

We’d be especially thrilled if you have:

• Experience with diverse regulatory environments and multi-country and global exposure.
• Experience with employee benefit plan analysis and administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Google Workplace.
• Experience with HiBob.

Why join JetBrains? 

• Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
• Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
• Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
• Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family
• Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.
• Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.
• Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.
• Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
• Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

*Some benefits may vary depending on location.

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