(Senior) Principal – Total Rewards (Dutch‑fluency required) | EU Pay Transparency

Rewarding people fairly and transparently has become one of the most important challenges for organisations today. Expectations from employees are rising, transparency is becoming the norm, and organisations are expected to explain and justify how pay decisions are made; clearly, consistently, and credibly. This role is for an experienced Total Rewards professional who wants to help organisations navigate that shift. You will support clients in building transparent, equitable, and well‑structured reward frameworks that strengthen trust, support performance, and stand up to scrutiny. Purpose of the role You will design and deliver tailored Total Rewards solutions aligned with your clients’ organisational strategy, including: Salary structures, annual salary review approaches, bonus schemes, and benefit policies Supporting organisations in preparing for and implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive Building solid job architecture and grading structures that form the foundation for fair and transparent pay What you will do As a (Senior) Principal, you will work on complex client engagements with significant autonomy and responsibility. The role combines senior advisory work, hands‑on delivery, and business development. Core focus: Pay Transparency and Reward Foundations Deliver job analysis, job evaluation, and grading projects to establish clear “equal work / work of equal value” frameworks Support clients in defining transparent pay structures, salary ranges, and clear reward principles Help organisations translate pay transparency requirements into practical, workable reward frameworks Identify pay gaps through data‑driven analysis and support clients in defining appropriate actions Strengthen trust and understanding around pay decisions among leadership, HR, and employees Client advisory and enablement Act as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors and countries Analyse HR and market data and translate insights into clear advice and recommendations Contribute to proposals, bids, and commercial discussions Facilitate workshops with senior management and key stakeholders Support client onboarding and training related to Korn Ferry’s Talent Suite, ensuring reward strategies are embedded in day‑to‑day practice Contribute to the creation, renewal, and maintenance of the reward database in the assigned country Share expertise, insights, and best practices within the EMEA Total Rewards community Manage projects effectively, including planning, forecasting, and regular progress updates Experience and professional background You bring deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits and are comfortable advising senior stakeholders. You likely have experience in several of the following areas: Job evaluation, salary benchmarking, career architecture, performance management, and/or executive pay Leading complex reward or HR programmes with multiple stakeholders Working in consulting or professional services within Total Rewards, C&B, Mobility, or broader HR topics Engaging with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad) or employee representation Strong analytical capability and confidence working with data and Excel Clear, structured communication and a pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset A bachelor’s or master’s degree is useful (e.g. business administration, business engineering, law, mathematics, or similar). Skills and competencies Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills High level of client focus and attention to detail Comfortable working independently and taking ownership Able to deliver high‑quality work in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English Open to change and able to adapt to new tools, approaches, and client needs Why Korn Ferry Pay transparency is becoming a defining capability for HR and Total Rewards professionals. Organisations increasingly expect reward frameworks that are fair, explainable, and aligned with both business strategy and societal expectations. Korn Ferry combines deep Total Rewards expertise with proven frameworks, robust methodology, and modern tooling to help clients move from analysis to action. Korn Ferry is on a strong growth journey, with continuous development of tools, methods, and opportunities for experienced professionals to shape the future of rewards and people strategy.