PPC Romania

P&O Romania

Bucharest

Unlimited period

#WePowerYourTalent

The energy transition happens through people who see their role beyond tasks and understand that what they do has a real impact.

At PPC, we contribute every day to a safer and cleaner energy system, from the networks that connect communities, to renewable energy that transforms the energy mix, or solutions that make electric mobility accessible.

Regardless of the role, our contribution is reflected every day in the communities we serve, in the customers who choose us, and in an energy system that is constantly evolving. We are present across the entire energy value chain and we are looking for motivated people to join us.

If you are curious to understand things in depth, responsible for seeing them through to completion, and open to working in a continuously changing environment, then your place is with us.

Together with us, you have the chance to grow every day, contributing to the energy transition, being responsible for:

Owning the design, implementation and continuous evaluation of the company's total reward architecture -- fixed pay, short-term incentives, long-term incentive plans (LTIP), benefits and wellbeing -- ensuring alignment with business strategy, sector regulation and market trends;

Creating, reviewing and governing the company's pay policies, including market positioning principles (compa-ratio, pay ranges, fixed/variable pay mix) and salary governance rules;

Leading compensation market studies and benchmarking, matching roles to survey data and translating results into recommendations on external competitiveness and internal equity;

Driving job evaluation and grading for new and existing roles, safeguarding a consistent organizational and pay structure;

Managing the full annual Salary Review, payroll budgeting and merit cycle, building cost simulations, distribution scenarios and recommendations for management and the remuneration committee;

Designing and administering bonus and incentive schemes (STI/LTIP), including KPIs, payout curves and governance mechanisms;

Acting as a trusted senior advisor to People & Business Partners, line managers and top management on compensation, promotion, counter-offer and retention decisions;

Ensuring pay policies comply with labor legislation, collective bargaining agreement requirements, applicable sector regulation and pay transparency / equal pay principles;

Developing data-driven insights and executive-level presentations for leadership, the board and collective bargaining negotiations.

What you'll need to succeed:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits, including proven experience designing pay policies, running market studies and leading job evaluation;

University Degree;

Strong expertise in pay policy design, salary structures and market positioning;

Hands-on experience with compensation benchmarking providers and survey role-matching;

Solid knowledge of job evaluation and grading methodologies;

Experience designing and administering variable bonus schemes and LTIP;

Good understanding of labor legislation, collective bargaining mechanisms and pay transparency requirements;

Ability to analyze and summarize large volumes of data and present it concisely to senior stakeholders;

Maturity to handle confidential information and support high-impact decisions;

MS Office - advanced Excel (cost modeling, simulations); Power BI and HR systems experience (SAP SuccessFactors) a strong plus;

Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-influencing skills;

Proficiency in English.

What we offer you:

A place where you grow, not just work

• Clear professional and personal development paths

• Access to courses, mentoring, and coaching programs

• Role-relevant certifications

• Real internal mobility opportunities within the PPC Romania Group

A fair package that reflects your contribution

• Fixed annual bonus (equivalent of one salary) + performance bonus

• Meal vouchers worth 45 RON/day and bonuses (Energy Day, Easter, Christmas, etc.)

• Partial reimbursement of vacation costs (2,400 RON - PPC Contract)

• Additional vacation days + extra days off (birthday, Energy Day)

• Pillar III pension contribution worth 100 RON

• Bonus for employee referrals - ranging between 1,800 RON - 7,200 RON gross depending on the role

• Reimbursement for vision devices up to 700 RON, once every 2 years

• Voucher for partial compensation of energy consumption

Real support for your well-being

• Medical subscription / private insurance

• Access to Bookster

• Partner offers

Flexibility that respects your rhythm

• Hybrid schedule (office & smart working)

• Short Friday

What else you should know

Recruitment process confidentiality

At PPC, we respect the confidentiality of every application. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview, and all other applications will be stored in our database for a maximum of one year.

About PPC

We are leaders in energy in South-East Europe, active in electricity production, distribution, and supply, as well as in developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future. With an installed capacity of 12.4 GW, we supply energy to 8.7 million customers and deliver over 35 TWh annually.

In Romania, PPC became a top player following the acquisition of Enel companies in October 2023. With a history starting in 1950, we are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and continuously expand our vision.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We believe energy comes from people. At PPC, every voice matters, and diversity is the engine of our innovation. Regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or disability, we offer an inclusive environment where you can grow and perform.

#EnergyForEveryone - for your career, for the future, for all.

Required SkillsPeople and Culture

Compensation Management

General skills

pay policy, grading methodology