Compensation Specialist

Compensation Specialist London Global Investment Firm £70,000 – £80,000 + Discretionary Bonus Permanent | Full-Time | Newly Created Role About the Company A highly regarded global investment firm with a lean, high-performing team worldwide is hiring its first dedicated Compensation Specialist. This is a newly created, standalone role offering the opportunity to shape the reward function from the ground up in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Role This position blends Compensation and Payroll. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager, you\’ll play a key role in developing and delivering the firm\’s compensation strategy while ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations. Key Responsibilities Maintain and analyse compensation structures, salary benchmarking, and market trends. Prepare data and reporting for annual Remuneration Committee (RemCo) meetings. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees. Ensure compliance with tax laws, employment regulations, and internal policies. Partner with HR and Finance on compensation planning, reporting, and budgeting. Handle employee queries related to payroll and compensation. Develop and refine payroll and compensation policies and procedures. Support audits and reporti…