Head of Compensation

HAYPP GROUP

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Haypp Group is one of the Nordics' leading e-commerce groups with ten store brands, present in seven countries where we serve more than 1 million active consumers. Through brands such as , , etc., we sell nicotine pouches, Swedish style snus online as well as disposable vapes. With our headquarters located on Östgötagatan in Stockholm we are 250 team members mainly but not exclusively based in Sweden. Also, we are an innovative and fast-moving company that is growing rapidly, driving sustainable business and are changing the world in the process. We are currently on an exciting expansion journey, converting more smokers to healthier alternatives across all our markets globally.

Haypp is seeking a visionary Head of Compensation & Benefits to architect a modern, equitable, and data-driven global rewards strategy from the ground up. This is a strategic and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building from the ground up, can operate at both conceptual and execution level, and is motivated by shaping a modern, equitable, and data-led compensation function. As the organization grows, this role will also build and lead a small specialist team.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

• Launch global job architecture and grading

• Implement company-wide salary bands

• Design STI and LTI programs for mid-sized, international scale

• Standardize benefits across markets

• Establish governance and operating rhythm

• Deliver compensation analytics and decision-support tools

• Build and lead a high-performing C&B team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy & Design: Lead global compensation and benefits strategy aligned with business goals and talent needs.

• Program Execution: Build core reward infrastructure and manage annual compensation review cycles.

• Governance & Compliance: Set global policies and ensure compliance with EU/US regulations and pay equity standards.

• Systems & Data: Align HRIS and payroll systems, introduce analytics tools, and manage external vendors.

• Leadership & Influence: Advise senior stakeholders, build internal C&B capabilities, and grow a specialist team.

MUST HAVE

• 10+ years in Compensation & Benefits with global/multi-country scope

• Proven success designing and implementing reward frameworks, incentive plans, and benefits strategies

• Experience building C&B infrastructure in scaling environments (not just maintaining legacy systems)

• Deep knowledge of EU and U.S. pay transparency, equity, and compliance regulations

• Strong command of compensation analytics, benchmarking platforms, and HRIS tools

• Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience in mid-sized (200–1000 employees) international organisations

• Familiarity with modern HR tech and reward systems

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CCP, GRP, CEBS)

CULTURAL FIT

• Builder mindset: energized by creating from scratch

• Pragmatic operator: balances strategy with execution

• Clear communicator: simplifies complex reward topics

• Integrity-driven: committed to fairness and transparency

• Collaborative influencer: thrives across functions and geographies

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a value driven company with our values We team up, Innovation Drives Us, No Douchebags and Going the Extra Mile at the heartbeat of everything that we do. With us you can always expect to get help from people who want to achieve things together and to be able to speak your mind in every social constellation you are part of. We highly value all ideas no matter where they come from, and we are not afraid to try new things out. We are also welcoming, inclusive and everyone at Haypp Group has a voice. In addition, we seize opportunities by putting in hands-on, hard work and celebrating when we reach our goals. With us, you should always feel safe, appreciated and valued but at the same time challenged and excited.

Because we recognize that our team members are our most important differentiator, we offer our team members generous benefits. We offer the following perks to everyone at Haypp Group:

• Premium ITP1 occupational pension savings plan
• Insurance plan, including private healthcare
• 30 days of paid vacation
• Parental pay lift
• Wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK per year
• Lots of social happenings

SEND US YOUR APPLICATION TODAY

If this sounds like a place where you would want to contribute and grow, let us know you're interested by submitting your application Apply with your CV, a cover letter, through Linkedin or in any other way you feel represents you in the clearest possible way. All ways of connecting work for us

Haypp Group is committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and marital status. We want to offer you great recruitment experience, and if there is anything we can do to make you more comfortable in the process with us, please let us know.

If you have any questions about the role or what it's like to work at Haypp Group in general, feel free to reach out to our responsible recruiter Anna Persson at We look forward to hearing from you