Compensation & Benefits Specialist

About the role

Are you a compensation and benefits professional who enjoys turning complex data and problems into clear insights and practical solutions?

As Orion Pharma continues to grow internationally, we are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to strengthen our team. In this role, you will help develop compensation and benefits practices and turn complex data and business needs into clear, actionable insights. Responsibilities may evolve within the team according to business priorities and individual strengths.

You will be part of Orion’s global Compensation & Benefits team and report to the Head of Compensation & Benefits. The role is based in Espoo, Finland, and combines global and local responsibilities for strategic C&B topics in Finland.

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and implementing Orion Pharma’s compensation and benefits concepts, processes and tools.
• Prepare analyses, benchmarks and presentations, translating complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Take ownership of recurring compensation and benefits reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.
• Contribute to annual compensation and performance management processes and other Compensation & Benefits initiatives.
• Help implement job evaluation practices in accordance with Finnish collective agreements and provide practical guidance where needed.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, line managers and external partners across countries and functions.

Our expectations

• Relevant experience in compensation and benefits, analytics and reporting, together with a sound understanding of compensation and benefits principles and processes. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate large datasets into clear conclusions and practical recommendations. 
• The ability to see the big picture while maintaining close attention to detail. 
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences. 
• A structured, accurate and dependable approach to reporting and operational responsibilities. 
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a matrix organisation. 
• Advanced Excel and presentation skills; experience with HR systems and data visualisation or reporting tools is an asset. 
• Knowledge of Finnish collective agreements and job evaluation practices is an advantage. 
• Fluency in written and spoken Finnish and English.

What we offer

• A meaningful role where you can shape global and local Finnish compensation and benefits practices and make an impact across Orion.
• The opportunity to deepen your expertise and grow alongside experienced HR professionals, technical experts and other specialists.
• An inspiring international working environment in the fascinating world of the pharmaceutical industry, where building well-being means the world to us.

How to apply and additional information

Please submit your application with your CV and motivation letter through our recruitment system by 20 October 2026. Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our portal during the application period.

For more information about the role, please contact Pekka Hukkanen, Head of Compensation & Benefits, pekka.hukkanen@orionpharma.com or +358 40 7020413.

An approved medical examination, which also includes drug testing, is required prior to employment. We will also carry out a security clearance for the selected candidate before employment begins.

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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