Performance & Reward Specialist (F/M)

Performance & Reward Specialist (F/M)

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. Read more on the careers page.