Senior Compensation Specialist

Fully remote working from anywhere in Europe

2 – 3 Year contract with an option for the role to then become permanent staff

Inside IR35 if based in UK, LTD company available for roles outside of UK

A Senior Compensation Specialist is required to work on an initial 2 – 3 year contract that will be based from anywhere in Europe on a fully remote working set up.

As the Senior Compensation Specialist, you will have an extensive background within job architecture and ideally you will speak a second language alongside English but this isn’t essential.

Aim of the role

• Head up job architecture and grading projects, ensuring clarity and consistency across ~3000 global roles
• Collaborate with managers to refine job descriptions, harmonising the roles where possible
• Drive change management and implementation of new structures
• Lead data management efforts in our HR Management System, SuccessFactors
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and SLT
• Contribute to pay equity initiatives
• Engage with HR and business leaders across Europe to drive alignment and present strategic insights

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA-wide job architecture and grading initiatives
• Clarify role definitions and hierarchies through internal calibration reviews.
• Collaborate with the wider team to develop comprehensive job descriptions
• Identify opportunities for role consolidation while considering business unit specifics and potential implementation challenges.
• Facilitate the implementation of organisational changes
• Manage the transition process and ensure effective communication across the business.
• Maintain regular communication with local teams, providing progress updates and coordinating data management efforts in SuccessFactors.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives such as pay equity
• Ensure compliance with diverse regulatory requirements and assisting with related regional projects.
• Provide high-level consulting support to HR and management on compensation matters, including overseeing annual compensation and benefits processes.
• Guide discussions with HR and business leadership on project progress and alignment
• Prepare and present supporting materials for all interactions.

What\’s on offer?

• Opportunity to work from anywhere in Europe
• Chance to work in an impactful role, shaping compensation strategies across EMEA
• Autonomy to drive our projects and initiatives
• Occasional travel within EMEA to collaborate with regional teams
• Work with a team of highly professional and collaborative industry experts

Required experience

• Solid experience in compensation program planning and administration
• Advanced user of data analysis and presentation tools
• Proficient in HRIS systems and compensation tools
• Expert in job architecture and grading methodologies
• Familiar with job architecture and compensation methodologies such as Willis Towers Watson, or knowledgeable in similar job levelling methodologies and global grading systems
• Excellent communicator and project manager
• Adaptable professional with experience working across diverse cultures and legal environments
• Comfortable with working remotely; able to self-manage
• Fluent in English – additional European languages would be useful

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