People Data Specialist (Compensation & Benefits) in London

Unlock the Full Potential of Offshore Wind to Power the World. If you are looking to advance your offshore wind career or explore our industry further, this is your chance to be part of market-leading, and groundbreaking projects. COP is at the forefront of offshore wind development, leading projects from origination and development through construction and operations in new and established markets around the world.

We are seeking a People Data Specialist to join our Compensation, Benefits & People Data team. This is an analytical and operationally critical role supporting compensation and benefit processes across a growing, global organisation. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across People & Communications, Finance, and business leadership, combining compensation and benefits proficiency with strong people data capability. The role focuses on supporting compensation processes with accuracy, while providing clear data insight that enables informed decision-making.

Through data management and analysis, you will play a key part in ensuring COP's compensation and benefits approach remains competitive, consistent, and scalable across markets, while continuously strengthening reporting, insight, and governance. This role suits someone who is proactive, self-driven, and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to translate complex datasets into practical, high-quality insights and can confidently present them to different stakeholders.

This role is open to candidates based in either London, Edinburgh or Copenhagen and requires availability to travel to our headquarters (Copenhagen) several times per year.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• People data, dashboards & reporting
• Own reward-related reporting and contribute to the development and maintenance of clear, user-friendly dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI).
• Conduct analytical work such as outlier analyses, benchmarking comparisons, gender pay analysis, and compensation reviews.
• Deliver clear, accurate data insights that help stakeholders understand trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of compensation tools, models, and templates (e.g., salary review tools, bonus calculation models).
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support and respond to data requests, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Compensation Processes & Core Cycles
• Support delivery of key annual cycles such as yearly salary review, bonus processes, and compensation data preparation.
• Contribute to the development and execution of compensation and benefits policies, guidelines, and governance ensuring global consistency with local requirements.
• Provide compensation input for candidate offers, internal moves, promotions, and role changes, balancing market data and internal equity benchmarking, and business context.
• Compensation Benchmarking & Analytics
• Conduct market benchmarking using survey data and salary intelligence sources, developing clear recommendations and scenarios.
• Prepare compensation analysis for decision-making, including pay positioning, internal equity assessments, pay range reviews, and cost impact modelling.
• Maintain and enhance salary structures and job framework insights working closely with People Partners / HRBPs.
• Benefits & Vendor Support
• Support benefits-related activities including benefits implementation, renewals, and vendor coordination, across various markets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen benefits insight and continuous improvement.

Your Experience:

• 2–3 years of experience in Rewards, Compensation and Benefits, HR Analytics, People Data, or a closely related analytical HR role.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large datasets and high accuracy requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, macros, modelling) are required; Power BI and SQL experience is preferred, Python is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret people's data, identify trends, and explain insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset, able to support discussions and influence decisions using data and sound judgement.
• Proactive mindset, able to identify issues, ask the right questions, and suggest improvements rather than waiting for instructions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to end.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work through ambiguous and evolving requirements.
• Comfortable working with HR and employment-related data, including policies, compensation structures, and legal terminology.
• Experience in global or international environments is an advantage.

What Is It Like To Work Here:

• You will be at the heart of the action – Work on projects that shape the future of our evolving industry, collaborating with industry leaders and influencing change on a global scale.
• You will be encouraged to be brave – Move at pace, make bold decisions, and drive the energy transition forward.
• Be trusted to thrive – Work with autonomy in a diverse, respectful, and empowering environment where contributions are valued and your growth matters.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package adapted to market.
• Flexibility & Autonomy – The freedom to shape your workday to balance professional and personal commitments.
• Career Growth & Development – Learn from industry leaders, take ownership of your career path, and be exposed to the full offshore wind project lifecycle.
• International Exposure – Work across multiple markets, engage with global stakeholders, and build an international network of industry leaders.
• A Global & Inclusive Culture – Join an international team where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to go further than you ever imagined? Apply now using the link below.

We kindly ask that all applications be submitted in English, as only applications in English will be considered. We will conduct ongoing interviews; therefore, early application is encouraged.

If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact recruitment@cop.dk. We will handle your information with confidentiality and handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Please Note: We unfortunately are not considering staffing agency inquiries or submissions for open opportunities for our team. We appreciate your respect for our current approach and if future opportunities arise where we require external assistance, we will reach out to selected agencies directly.