Summary
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Within NATO's International Staff (IS), the NHR Office is comprised of five pillars: Talent Management; HR Services; NATO-wide HR Policy and Strategy Coordination; Organisational Design and Development; and HR Digital Services. The Head, Compensation and Benefits provides expertise, consultancy and support related to pensions, pay and allowances, contracts, and privileges and immunities, ensuring high‑quality HR service delivery. The incumbent guarantees compliance with the NATO-wide HR framework while anticipating and responding to changing needs in Compensation and Benefits. The incumbent leads the Pensions & Pay & Allowances teams and deputises for the Head, HR Services in their absence.
Qualifications and Experience
University degree or equivalent in human resources management, business administration, economics, statistics or related field.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience managing pension schemes and pay and allowances frameworks.
Experience supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of HR policies and change programmes.
Experience managing or leading teams.
Proficiency in English (Advanced) and French (Intermediate) or vice‑versa.
Graduate degree (Masters or Ph.D.) – advantage.
Experience interpreting contracts, personnel regulations or similar legal texts – advantage.
Experience analysing financial statements, payroll or pension calculations – advantage.
Accountabilities
Project management: lead design and implementation of strategies, projects and programmes linked to NATO-wide compensation and benefits, including benchmarking and drafting future vision.
Expertise development: ensure programmes and tools are effective, cost‑efficient and aligned with mission; provide expert advice; collaborate with peers; support contract management; assist Head, HR Services with annual reports.
People management: motivate and manage teams of Pensions and Pay & Allowances; provide mentoring, coaching, training, performance feedback.
Knowledge management: draft memoranda, office notices; provide financial inputs for audits; build internal knowledge repositories; ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Additional duties as assigned.
Travel may be required; work beyond normal hours occasionally.
Reporting and Interrelations
Reports directly to the Head, HR Services. Collaborates with stakeholders across the Organisation regarding pension and payroll issues and with other international organisations as required. Direct reports: 4; Indirect reports: 15.
Competencies
Achievement – creates own measures of excellence and improves performance.
Change Leadership – personally leads change.
Clarity & Accuracy – monitors data or projects.
Conceptual Thinking – applies learned concepts.
Flexibility – adapts own strategy.
Impact & Influence – persuades to take action.
Initiative – plans and acts up to a year ahead.Leadership – promotes team effectiveness.
Organisational Awareness – understands organisational climate and culture.
Self‑Control – responds calmly.
Contract
Definite‑duration contract for three years, renewable for up to three additional years. Applicant may apply for conversion to an indefinite‑duration contract during renewal (no later than one year before contract end). Seconded staff have similar terms. Appointment is subject to security clearance, medical file approval, verification of studies and work experience, and accreditation procedures.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal access to employment, advancement and retention regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability. NATO welcomes applications from nationals of all member Nations and strongly encourages women to apply. xphnsxz NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, ensuring candidates with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process.
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