METRO/MAKRO is hiring a Manager, Compensation and Commercial Performance

METRO/MAKRO is hiring a Manager, Compensation and Commercial Performance for its People & Culture department. You will be part of the HR Performance and Data Directorate, focusing on the operational scope of METRO France. Your role is pivotal in defining, managing, and implementing the global compensation policy, with a focus on variable remuneration and commission plans for commercial populations, in close collaboration with the Sales and Operations Directorate.

What You'll Do

• Design and manage variable compensation plans, especially for commercial teams.
• Define reliable, fair calculation models aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure the consistency and reliability of calculations to guarantee system transparency and performance.
• Manage annual salary campaigns and help prepare Mandatory Annual Negotiations.
• Coordinate the proper application of various measures across all company departments.
• Prepare decision-making support materials for the Executive Committee and managers.
• Create or update job frameworks, classifications, and mapping for your scope.
• Conduct internal and external benchmarks, including salary surveys and job pricing.
• Manage, support, and develop the skills of two team members.
• Organize and prioritize team tasks to ensure reliable analyses, quality deliverables, and on-time results.
• Develop team expertise in compensation, data analysis, and HR tools.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of confirmed experience in a similar compensation role, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Solid expertise in variable compensation, particularly commercial schemes.
• Ability to analyze complex volumes of data with advanced mastery of Excel, Power Query, and Power Pivot.
• Proven skill in producing reliable, readable, and useful reports for management.
• Rigor, a strong sense of confidentiality, and the ability to structure precise analyses.
• Relational ease and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including Finance, Sales, and General Management.
• Professional command of English for interaction with the Group.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Bqom, or an aptitude for quickly becoming proficient with new tools.

Technical Stack

• Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot
• Bqom

Team & Environment

You will lead a team of 2 people as part of a 4-person team within the HR Performance and Data Directorate, itself part of the People & Culture department.

Benefits & Compensation

• Remuneration over 13 months + variable based on objectives + profit-sharing and participation.
• Hybrid work: 3 days per week on site.
• RTT (Reduction of Working Time).
• 14 days of life event leave in addition to the legal base.
• Inclusive parental agreement covering needs from conception to family solidarity.
• 50 cradles per year in partner nurseries (subject to eligibility).
• Manager status.
• 15% discount on personal purchases of products in METRO Halles.
• Reimbursement of public transport costs up to 60%.
• Subsidized company restaurant.
• CSE benefits: gift vouchers, holiday vouchers, preferential rates for cinema, parks and zoo, reimbursement for sports activities.
• Well pass (ex GymLib).

Work Mode

This position is based in France and follows a hybrid model, requiring presence on site 3 days per week.

METRO/MAKRO fosters an inclusive and supportive corporate culture, scoring 94/100 on the 2024 professional gender equality index. We are recognized for innovative company agreements and good CSR practices, ranking 5th Top Employer and being certified for the 12th consecutive year in 2025. We offer professional development programs and a strong internal mobility policy, with 45% of positions filled internally in 2024.