Compensation and Performance Manager - Healthtech

We are Merlin Digital Partner , a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Factorial , among others. Focused on humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes , our goal is to transform companies by bringing in top talent . We stand out for deeply understanding each partner’s reality , not only their needs but also their essence. Our partner is a fast-growing healthtech company founded in Barcelona and headquartered there, it has expanded to + 10 countries. The Mission: We are looking for a high-impact senior individual contributor to architect and oversee our global compensation, rewards, and performance ecosystems. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering a scalable, market-leading remuneration strategy that aligns talent incentives with our broader business objectives across all international territories. The Role: - Total Rewards Strategy & Design - Orchestrate a comprehensive global rewards philosophy tailored to diverse employee groups and regional markets. - Maintain a competitive edge by leading continuous market intelligence projects, including salary surveys and peer benchmarking. - Build integrated pay structures, bonus models, and incentive frameworks that drive organizational success. - Standardize international compensation protocols to ensure transparency, internal equity, and legal compliance. - Performance Architecture - Construct and refine evaluation frameworks that create a clear, data-backed link between individual contributions and financial rewards. - Act as a strategic partner to HRBPs and executive leadership to ensure performance standards are adopted and applied consistently. - Establish objective calibration methodologies and success metrics to guarantee fair and measurable talent assessments. - Infrastructural Execution - Develop the essential toolsets, documentation, and metrics required to run a world-class compensation and performance function. - Oversee and execute technical adjustments, annual merit reviews, and variable pay distributions. - Ensure all reward processes are built for scale, maintaining efficiency during periods of rapid organizational expansion. - Governance & Advanced Analytics - Leverage data to steer executive decision-making, analyzing pay parity, performance distribution, and market positioning. - Uphold rigorous governance standards across all reward and evaluation workflows. - Provide the leadership team with actionable insights and financial modeling based on quantitative research. What we are looking for: - Proven Seniority: Extensive background in Compensation & Benefits, preferably within a high-growth multinational landscape. - Technical Mastery: Deep fluency in salary grading, pay ratios, short and long-term incentives, and equity management. - Performance Expertise: Demonstrated success in building or managing modern performance evaluation systems. - Analytical Precision: Expert-level command of Excel and proficiency with modern HRIS ecosystems. - Strategic Autonomy: Ability to operate as an independent expert while fostering strong collaborative ties with business leaders. - Architectural Mindset: A natural ability to build foundations from scratch, bringing clarity and standardization to complex environments. - Availability to attend the office five days a week (with full flexibility). What we offer: - Impact-Linked Rewards: A competitive incentive structure directly tied to business performance and key milestones. - Tech-First Workspace: Access to state-of-the-art office environments equipped with premium hardware. - Exclusive Perks: Specialized corporate discounts and a comprehensive benefits package on company services. - Executive Growth: Tailored development programs focused on professional evolution and leadership excellence. - Accelerated Career Path: A high-velocity environment that provides significant opportunities for professional advancement. Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now!