International Compensation & Benefits Apprentice

Alternance - International Compensation and Benefits Apprentice

Start date - September 2025

Contract - 12 - 24 months
Location - Paris, France

As an International Compensation and Benefits Apprentice, you will report to the Performance & Reward Manager of Western Europe. You will assist in deploying compensation and benefits initiatives across France, Spain, and Portugal. This role involves coordinating performance and reward strategies, managing data analytics, and supporting the implementation of new benefit schemes. Your contributions will help promote a high-performance culture and ensure alignment with the global strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Assist the Compensation and Benefits Manager on deployment missions within the WEEU cluster (France, Spain & Portugal).
2. Coordinate Performance & Reward initiatives alignment with the wider people strategy by partnering with HRBPs to promote a high-performance culture through Performance & Reward initiatives.
3. Assist in using reporting and data analytics to assess current offerings and inform strategic recommendations on implementing new Performance & Reward initiatives (e.g., remuneration, bonus schemes, STIP, benefits, etc.).
4. Participate in the compensation benchmark campaign to support HRBP, managers, and recruitment by providing up-to-date compensation data.
5. Coordinate pension operations, ensuring actions are aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
6. Contribute to on-trend projects such as new pay transparency legislation, benefits schemes, incentives, etc.

MORE ABOUT YOU

1. A solid academic background with a Master’s degree in HR, ideally with a focus on Compensation & Benefits or HR controlling & Analytics.
2. First experience or internship in HR is appreciated.
3. Fluent in English and French (Spanish or Portuguese is a plus).
4. Proficient in Excel / PowerPoint and data analysis skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, charts – Power BI is a plus!)
5. Comfortable with figure and data analysis, demonstrating rigor and discretion where sensitive data is processed.
6. Curious mindset, detail-oriented and not afraid to share new ideas.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. A hands-on experience in a strategic HR function with real impact.
2. Direct exposure to international HR topics and leaders.
3. Opportunities to learn fast from senior HR professionals and get mentored.
4. A work environment that combines excellence, agility, and good vibes.

Recruitment Process

Once you apply, here’s what you can expect:

1. A response within two weeks of your application.
2. If your profile is shortlisted, you will have an initial interview of 30 minutes with one of our recruiters.
3. Followed by a 20-minute interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager WEEU.
4. Lastly, a 45-minute interview with your direct manager.

If you meet a recruiter but are not selected, you will receive constructive feedback within a week. We greatly value the effort and time invested in your application.

About Pandora

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,600 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 30,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED Gold-certified facilities in Thailand using mainly recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across its own operations and value chain by 2030. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated sales of DKK 23.4 billion (EUR 3.1 billion) in 2021.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.