Group Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ?

Compensation Policy Management

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and communication of the Group’s compensation policies.

• Ensure transparency and compliance of practices, particularly with regard to CSRD requirements and internal governance standards.

Methodology and Governance

• Act as the reference point for the Group Grading System (GGS – WTW): ensure consistency, maintenance, and support for HR teams.

• Contribute to the facilitation of nomination committees and ensure consistency in decision-making.

Analysis and Benchmarking

• Conduct compensation analyses (internal equity, market positioning, internal mobility).

• Lead salary surveys and translate findings into operational recommendations.

• Update salary grids and overall compensation structures.

Advisory Support to HR and Managers

• Support HRBPs, managers, and Finance partners in compensation-related decisions.

• Contribute to the preparation and management of annual review cycles (salary increases, bonuses, promotions).

Cross-Functional Total Rewards Projects

• Participate in projects related to compensation and/or employee benefits (global grading, review processes, HR tools, reporting, etc.).

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

Education

• Master’s degree (5-year degree) in Human Resources, Management, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.

Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience in a similar role, or in HR/Finance analysis (outside of apprenticeships/internships).

Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of compensation topics or strong interest in developing expertise in this area.

• Proficiency in Excel and HR tools (Workday would be a plus).

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality.

• Curious, autonomous, and quick learner.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.

• Structured mindset with an affinity for data.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines