Interim Director, EMEA Global Total Rewards - Compensation in London

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our People team is seeking an Interim Director of Total Reward & Compensation (EMEA) to lead the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with the firm’s broader business objectives. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in total rewards, with a strong track record of designing and building EMEA‑wide compensation frameworks and programs from the ground up. Experience within a consulting or professional services environment is highly desirable, along with demonstrable success in driving consistency, governance, and excellence in people service delivery across multiple jurisdictions.

How will you contribute

• Manage the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of compensation programs in partnership with Global Total Rewards, Payroll, and Finance.
• Develop and implement off‑cycle monetary recognition programs, including off‑cycle promotions, special recognition bonuses, and financial support initiatives (e.g., loans), to reward and motivate employees outside the standard annual review cycle.
• Design and manage salary structures, job evaluation systems, and pay‑for‑performance programs.
• Partner with EMEA Business Unit Leaders and People teams to oversee the annual compensation process, including planning, execution and analysis.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations or reporting requirements related to compensation and benefits.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop budgets and forecast costs for total rewards programs.
• Partner across the business units and Talent teams to maintain job architecture, job descriptions, skills and compensation.
• Participate in compensation surveys, conduct research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends to ensure our total rewards packages remain competitive.
• Identify and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions activities, focusing on harmonizing compensation and benefits.
• Prepare monthly and ad‑hoc reports and analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in total rewards, within Consulting or Professional Services firms across multiple countries, ideally in EMEA.
• Demonstrable expertise in leading the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies.
• Strong track record of designing and building EMEA‑wide compensation frameworks and programs from the ground up.
• Demonstrable success in driving consistency, governance, and excellence in people service delivery across multiple jurisdictions.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or GRP (Global Remuneration Professional) preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of compensation practices, including executive compensation.
• Strong understanding of global employment laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS (Workday preferred) and compensation management systems.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization, especially Business unit leadership and C‑Suite stakeholders.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Your journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritise your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.