Job description

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. If you're driven by making a real impact, take pride in providing high-quality support, and thrive on creating value for the business — this could be your next step.

You’ll be part of a small, agile team and report to the Global Head of Compensation & Benefits. The role is based at our Global Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. We embrace a hybrid working model, recognizing the value of both in-person collaboration and focused remote work. What matters most is having the time, tools, and trust to get things done — and to enjoy doing them.

The responsibilities

In this role, you’ll take the lead on our Pay Transparency and Job Architecture initiatives and manage the global Merit Review Process. You’ll be a trusted partner to HR and business leaders on all Compensation & Benefits matters, helping us design and deliver practices that support the attraction, retention, and motivation of top talent across markets. You’ll work on both Sweden-specific topics and global projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead initiatives related to Pay Transparency and Pay Equity
Develop and maintain our Job Architecture, including position evaluations
Manage the annual Merit Review process globally
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance in the area of Compensation & Benefits
Drive and contribute to various local and global C&B projects

The ideal candidate

To thrive in this role (and at Polestar), you are proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented. You take ownership, meet deadlines, and aren’t afraid to pivot when needed. You can work independently with sensitive information, yet thrive in a team setting. You’re equally comfortable with strategic initiatives and hands-on operational tasks.

We believe you have:

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably in a specialist or senior role
Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and job evaluation methodologies
Experience working with HRIS systems (preferably Workday) and compensation analytics tools
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high level of discretion when handling confidential information
Experience working across multiple countries and cultures

Polestar is an international company, with various backgrounds represented. English, therefore, is the language of written and spoken communication. And though we have a global presence, we maintain the growth-mindset. Change happens often at Polestar. But so does progress. Expect an accelerating, exciting environment.

The process

If the above matches your ambitions, be sure to apply. Our selection process is ongoing, and the job advert will remain open until it’s filled.

The Polestar journey is an electric one.

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