Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Are you passionate about creating structure, ensuring smooth compensation processes and making a real difference for leaders and employees in their everyday work life? We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented colleague who wants to help us make Mind Energy an even more attractive workplace.

In this role, you will be a key player in keeping our compensation processes running seamlessly across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the People team, Finance and leaders across Mind Energy to improve processes and deliver a great employee experience.

READY TO SHAPE HOW WE WORK WITH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AT MIND ENERGY?

You will be based in Aarhus or Copenhagen and support our offices in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Germany. We're a dedicated People team of seven who work to strengthen processes, culture and structures and ensure that Mind Energy is an attractive workplace.

Your mission is to:

• Manage the operational payroll process in the Nordic countries outside Denmark, including variable components such as overtime and bonus schemes. You will work closely with our Senior Payroll Specialist who handles Danish payroll
• Ensure accurate payroll input to our current or future outsourcing partner and be responsible for controls and payroll reconciliations, shift schedule etc.
• Drive optimization and automation within payroll processes and systems
• Prepare for new legislation within People Operations, with the first focus on the EU Gender Pay Directive. Ensure compliance with local labour laws, regulations and internal policies
• Implement new gross salary schemes across all countries
• Support the annual salary review and performance bonus processes, including data preparation, reporting and communication
• Monitor and analyse trends in compensation and benefits and bring forward recommendations
• Maintain People systems and ensure data accuracy within compensation and benefits
• Contribute to improving and updating bonus models
• Maintain and update People data in our systems and ensure accuracy and compliance in reporting

We currently work in systems like Visma/Intega and Talentech.

ABOUT YOU, OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER

We imagine that you have more than five years of relevant experience and an educational background within office or People administration.

Ideally, you also have:

• Experience in People operations, payroll or similar People administrative roles
• Experience with international compensation
• Strong analytical skills and good system understanding
• Solid attention to detail and a structured approach to your work
• The ability to work independently while closely collaborating with colleagues
• Strong communication skills in Danish and English
• Curiosity and drive to improve processes and ways of working

WE MIGHT BE BIASED, BUT IT IS QUITE AWESOME HERE

Building on decades of trading expertise, we are one of the leading trading companies in the Nordics. When you join us, you will be part of an ambitious energy trading company with around 350 talented and dedicated energy minds. We operate across over 40 markets, helping shape a smarter, more efficient energy system by connecting producers and consumers – and driving the transition forward, every day.

You'll join a workplace that's dynamic and ambitious, grounded in trust and a shared sense of purpose. We grow by challenging assumptions, solving complex problems, and learning from each other. Here, there's room to specialise, to take responsibility, and to shape your path.

This is more than a job - it's a place you thrive. We know that work is just one part of your life. That's why we've built a workplace where you can grow, connect, and enjoy the time spend - both professionally and personally. From extra time off and great food to strong development programs and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together, we make sure you have what you need to feel good and achieve more.

LET US GET THIS CONVERSATION STARTED

All we need from you is your resume, educational transcript and your answers to the following questions. How you choose to answer is up to you, but we hope you take time to reflect and show us who you are.

1. What is your experience within People operations and/or payroll support?
2. Have you been involved in optimizing payroll processes? If yes, can you give an example

Please send your application
no later than December 14, 2025.
You should be able to start at the beginning of February 2026.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait too long. The position may close earlier if we find the right match.
We expect to hold the final interviews in week 51.

If you have questions, reach out to Mia Schmidt Lauridsen, Director, Head of People, at

For general questions, reach out to