The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) is a multilateral development bank with an exclusively social mandate from its 43 member countries. The CEB finances investment projects and provides technical assistance in social sectors such as education, health and affordable housing, while focusing on the needs of vulnerable people, as well as on the social dimensions of climate change and the environment.

The Corporate Services Directorate (CS) delivers client-oriented, integrated services, to optimise the work environment and enable the CEB to deliver its mandate. As a business partner, CS supports a capable workforce that is digital and connected, in an adapted and safe working environment and with efficient travel and visa services. The Directorate comprises three Divisions: Facility & Travel Management (FTM), Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR).

Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the Compensation & Benefits Specialist provides operational and technical expertise across compensation, benefits, medical insurance and pensions. Working with HR colleagues and relevant internal and external partners, the successful candidate will contribute to the effective administration and consistent application of compensation and benefits arrangements, provide advice on complex individual cases, and support the continued development of related policies and practices. The successful candidate will be a talented, results-oriented, autonomous compensation and benefits expert with strong analytical and numerical skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation and benefits administration and advice

• Contribute to the development, implementation and periodic review of compensation and benefits policies and practices, particularly in relation to the Organisation’s compensation and benefits arrangements, as well as medical benefits and pension administration.
• Provide expert advice on a wide range of topics related to compensation and benefits, including allowances, bonuses, pensions, separation, health protection and salary adjustment methodology. Provide analysis and draft related recommendations to decision-making bodies, as required.
• Provide technical assistance to Boards, Committees and Commissions, notably the Pension Committee, Invalidity Board, Health and Safety Committee, the board for children with disabilities and the occupational health commission.
• Provide support to HR colleagues in responding to queries about compensation and benefits, e.g. during the recruitment, onboarding, career development or separation of staff, to ensure that compensation and benefits rules and policies are correctly communicated and implemented.
• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of compensation and benefits, including allowances, medical coverage and pension-related entitlements, ensuring timely processing and consistent application of the applicable rules.
• Work closely with payroll colleagues to provide and verify compensation and benefits inputs, check calculations and resolve discrepancies arising from appointments, changes in personal circumstances, leave or separation.
• Provide clear, confidential guidance to staff on individual entitlements and administrative procedures, prepare supporting calculations and correspondence, and follow up on complex cases with the relevant internal and external partners.
• Liaise with medical insurance and pension service providers on enrolments, changes in coverage and administrative issues, ensuring that outstanding matters are followed through to resolution.
• Coordinate the preparation of actuarial valuations and reports with internal and external actuaries, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of HR and pension data, reviewing results with the relevant colleagues and preparing summaries for the Pension Committee and other decision-making bodies.
• Manage the HR aspects of pension administration, including reviewing pension entitlements, coordinating retirement cases and pension transfers, advising staff on applicable rules and options, and preparing cases for the Pension Committee, in close coordination with the colleague responsible for pension accounting.
• Maintain accurate compensation and benefits data in HR systems, carry out regular checks and reconciliations, and prepare reports and cost estimates to support monitoring, budgeting and audit requests.
• Contribute to simplifying and digitalising HR services processes related to compensation and benefits, including documenting procedures, updating staff guidance and testing system changes to improve service quality and reliability.

Academic background:

• An advanced university degree in business administration, human resources, administrative or employment law, or an equivalent qualification.

Professional background:

• At least 5 years’ experience in all aspects of global compensation and benefits, including expertise in international benefits practices. Previous experience in an international financial institution or another international organisation would be a definite advantage.
• Practical experience in medical insurance administration and medical case management, including liaising with insurers, medical advisers and other relevant partners.
• Sound knowledge of pension management and administration, including pension entitlements, with the ability to interpret applicable rules.
• Familiarity with local and international pay practices worldwide would be an advantage, as would broad knowledge of the French social security system.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Strong strategic thinking, including the ability to translate concepts and general policy direction into concrete proposals.
• Sound judgement, accuracy and discretion.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain an effective professional network.
• Strong IT and HRIS skills.

Language skills:

• Excellent command of one of the two CEB official languages (English and French), both oral and written, and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.

• Knowledge of one or more other Member State language(s) is an asset.

Core competencies:

• Adaptability
• Client Orientation
• Communication
• Innovation
• Result Orientation
• Teamwork

Nationality:

• Citizen of one of the Bank’s Member States: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Holy See, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and Ukraine.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

1) Initial 4-year contract (including a one-year probationary period) with the possibility of renewal one or more times up to six years and of conversion into an indefinite-term contract.

2) Grade and salary:

• A2/A3
• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary range starts €7,652.42 and €9,442.63, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt from French income tax.
• Appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

• Grades are established without any discrimination (including gender discrimination)

For more information, please consult the CEB Basic Salary Scale in section 5. Benefits of the CEB website

As an international financial institution, CEB remuneration is exempt from income tax in France. In addition, our offer includes allowances* based on family / personal situation, and medical and personal insurance. Staff members benefit from a contributory pension plan which provides them with either a pension or a leaving allowance.

* Exact benefit package to be determined based on selected candidate’s personal situation:

• basic family allowance

• expatriation

• dependent child supplement

• additional dependent child supplement for a single-parent family

• supplement for a disabled and dependent parent

• supplements for a disabled or severely disabled child

• education allowance (children) for expatriate staff members

• installation allowance and reimbursement of travel and removal expenses

RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS

The CEB welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of CEB Member States.

The CEB rigorously applies the principle of equal pay for equivalent work. We are committed to workplace gender equality and strive to ensure the recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced staff without regard to their gender, as well as their age, racial or ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, or disability. In line with peer international financial institutions, the CEB is EDGE certified (Move level), having demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and have been assessed against the highest global standards.

Our selection process includes several steps conducted online, such as digitally recorded interviews, technical assignments and interactive panel interviews.

Applications (CV and cover letter) from CEB Member Statescandidates should be made in English or French using the Bank's online application system at CEB Careers before midnight Paris time on 03 December 2026.