BlaBlaCar
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
TLDR
Lead the global Compensation & Benefits strategy, managing equity programs and ensuring compliance with pay transparency for diverse international teams.
About BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 27 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 800 employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 5 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.
Your Mission
As Head of People Partners, you lead the People Partners function and through it, the quality of HR advisory delivered to our business units across all geographies. You are the primary interface between the HRBP team and the SVP People, the decision-maker on cross-perimeter and sensitive HR topics, and the person who ensures that every people decision is grounded in both business reality and consistent people principles.
You help translate business priorities into human capital strategies while ensuring your team of senior HRBPs is well-equipped, well-aligned, and operationally sharp. You maintain workforce cost discipline, and lead or oversee large-scale transformation projects when they arise.
Your responsibilities
Participate in designing , then implementing and managing the Compensation & Benefits strategy across BlaBlaCar
Build and maintain BlaBlaCar’s salary grid and grading system (L1–L7) per job function, ensuring it remains grounded on relevant external surveys and benchmarks (AON Radford / Ravio)
Review and enhance variable compensation programs, leave & benefits across all geographies (France, Brazil, Poland, Ukraine, Spain)
Lead the annual End-of-Year compensation review process globally
Prepare meetings, minutes, presentations and data for the Remuneration Committee (RemCo)
Managing all equity programs (O-shares, M-shares, AGA, BSPCE): pool design, grant calibration, vesting rules and Comuto transaction ledger reconciliation
Configuring and operating the Workday Advanced Compensation module: salary ranges, cycle setup, reporting and dashboards
Driving pay transparency readiness ahead of the EU Directive (2027): pay equity analyses, compliance mapping and remediation roadmap
Overseeing employee savings programs (PEE/PERCO, intéressement) and the international C&B policy roadmap
Your qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in Compensation & Benefits, in an international environment
Strong expertise in job architecture, salary range design and market benchmarking (AON Radford, Mercer, Ravio or equivalent)
Proven experience managing equity programs (AGA, BSPCE, RSU or equivalent) — including grant cycle management and governance
Solid command of French C&B regulatory frameworks: AGA/BSPCE, intéressement, PEE/PERCO, working time compliance
Advanced analytical skills — comfortable managing large datasets in Excel; experience with Workday Advanced Compensation strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in a Tech scale-up or international company with multi-country C&B scope
Autonomous, rigorous, and comfortable operating with senior stakeholders (RemCo, DRH, ExCo)
Full professional proficiency in English and French
Experience with EU Pay Transparency Directive readiness or pay equity analysis
Familiarity with Workday-to-benchmark API integrations or HRIS automation projects
Prior experience with Ravio, Pigment or similar compensation intelligence tools
What we have to offer
Hybrid: 2 days at the office
4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity/paternity leaves
50% healthcare coverage (Alan)
Financial support for home office equipment
Minimum 25 days holiday per year
Local meal plan policy (Swile card)
50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
Relocation package and visa support
Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides
Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities
Employee Stock ownership plan
Regular team building events
1 day off per year to test our product
Interested in joining the ride?
A 30-min video-call with our Talent Acquisition Manager to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questions
A 45-min video-call with Pierre Gierak, Head of Talent, Culture & Performance, to discuss the role in more depth
A fully remote exercise to evaluate your hard skills, followed by a 60-min video-call with several People stakeholders
A 30-min video-call with Frédéric Dieulle, SVP People, to meet the team and get a feel for the broader People organisation
At BlaBlaCar, this also means:
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Nice to Have
Here's what your hiring journey will look like.
Usually, our hiring process lasts on average 20-25 days, offers usually come within 48 hours.
BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid: 2 days at the office
Health Insurance
50% healthcare coverage (Alan)
Home Office Stipend
Financial support for home office equipment
Transportation reimbursement
50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
Paid Time Off
Minimum 25 days holiday per year
Visa Sponsorship
Relocation package and visa support
BlaBlaCar is a community-based travel app that connects 27 million members annually for carpooling and bus travel across 21 countries. By facilitating shared journeys, it not only makes travel more affordable but also fosters social connections among travelers.
Compensation & Benefits Specialist