Compensation & People Analytics Specialist (Interim)

We’re looking for a Compensation & People Analytics Specialist (Interim) for a global automotive company in Gothenburg. Start is August 17th, 6 months limited contract. Assignment Overview The Compensation & People Analytics Specialist is accountable for ensuring accurate, compliant, and business-relevant compensation processes and people data. The role manages salary review, bonus processes, benefits administration, and pay equity analysis, ensuring compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with company policies. The role also delivers high-quality people analytics and reporting that enable informed decision-making. Through reliable systems, effective stakeholder collaboration, and strong vendor and union relations, you will support operational excellence and contribute to a transparent and data-driven people function. Key Responsibilities Compensation & Benefits Ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality execution of compensation and benefits processes Plan and execute annual salary review and bonus processes Conduct pay equity analysis and provide recommendations Maintain and update compensation policies, guidelines, and documentation Administer selected employee benefits (e.g. pensions, company cars, local programs) Support managers and HR with salary setting and compensation structures Participate in union-related discussions and provide analytical support Evaluate and improve compensation and benefits programs People Analytics & Reporting Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting Collect, validate, and analyze HR and compensation data Produce regular and ad-hoc reports and insights Identify trends and translate data into actionable recommendations Develop and improve dashboards and self-service analytics Systems & Data Ensure data integrity in HR/compensation systems Manage access and system configuration Drive system and process improvements Your Profile You act with integrity, clarity, and a strong commitment to fairness. You build trust through transparency, reliability, and a solution-oriented mindset. You are proactive, improvement-driven, and comfortable working both operationally and strategically in a data-driven environment. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Senior-level experience within Compensation & Benefits, including salary reviews, bonus processes, benefits administration, and compensation frameworks Strong expertise in compensation structures, benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and reward strategy Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights Experience building reports, dashboards, and self-service analytics solutions Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities Experience working with HRIS and compensation systems, ensuring data integrity and optimizing performance Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across HR, business, vendors, and unions Excellent communication and advisory skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at different levels High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential data Strong project management mindset and personality, with proven experience in driving initiatives and ensuring successful rollouts Ability to proactively move work forward, create structure, and secure progress in complex environments Highly developed stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust, align expectations, and navigate senior and cross-functional stakeholders This role requires fluency in English. This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is August 17th, 6 months limited contract (interim). This role is onsite in Gothenburg 4 days per week and 1 day per week can be remote. Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis. For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson recruiter at Incluso.