Puig Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About Puig
Puig is a distinguished name in the luxury fashion and fragrance industry, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. As part of a global conglomerate, Puig offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment, fostering creativity and professional growth.
Puig seeks a Compensation & Benefits Specialist in Santiago to lead global compensation frameworks and employee benefits programs, driving market competitiveness and organizational alignment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and analyse compensation frameworks aligned with global guidelines, market surveys, and local competitiveness to develop remuneration policies, salary structures, and variable compensation schemes that drive business objectives and employee commitment
- Review and implement employee benefits policies, including insurance coverage negotiations with providers and identification of new benefits to maintain market competitiveness and support employer brand positioning
- Develop, analyse, and present annual compensation budgets and staffing costs, manage financial reporting to Finance and Headquarters, monitor Net Personal Expenses, identify cost efficiencies, and escalate budget variances
- Propose, design, and verify organizational changes and structural realignments during the annual Organizational Review Meeting, optimising headcount and cost management in alignment with internal audit and expense governance requirements
- Lead and participate in internal committees and cross-functional HR initiatives that impact organizational culture and employee wellness, ensuring integrated HR activity alignment
- Communicate new benefits implementations and improvements via internal channels to ensure transparency and support employee engagement
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in compensation management with emphasis on benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering, Human Resources Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- Advanced competency in budget management and benefits architecture
- Proficiency in data analysis and strategic planning with demonstrated business acumen
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and influence capabilities
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, SAP, and AI literacy
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in compensation and benefits administration, with demonstrated expertise in designing competitive remuneration strategies, managing benefits portfolios, and driving organizational cost efficiency through data-driven insights and market benchmarking.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering, Human Resources Engineering, or equivalent related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
Benefits
Entrepreneurial and creative company culture; learning and development opportunities; international career growth prospects; competitive compensation and benefits package.
Culture
Puig fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture, encouraging innovation and creativity. Employees are valued for their unique contributions and are provided with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
About Cerulean
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