Shape the future of pay. Drive transparency. Influence global organisations.
Korn Ferry is partnering with leading organisations at the forefront of Total Rewards transformation—and we’re looking for a Senior Principal to lead complex, high-impact engagements across EMEA.
This is a pivotal role for a client-facing expert who combines deep reward expertise with commercial acumen, particularly in the evolving space of EU Pay Transparency and fair compensation frameworks.
What you’ll be responsible for:
Client Impact & Delivery
- Lead complex, multi-workstream Total Rewards projects across sectors and geographies
- Design and deliver innovative compensation & benefits strategies aligned to business objectives
- Provide expert guidance on job architecture, reward frameworks, and pay benchmarking
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including executive teams and HR leadership
Pay Transparency & Reward Transformation
- Champion fair and transparent compensation practices across organisations
- Design and communicate salary frameworks, pay structures, and governance models
- Identify and help close pay gaps using data-driven insights
- Ensure alignment with evolving legislation (e.g. EU Pay Transparency Directive)
Commercial & Relationship Leadership
- Build and grow client relationships across EMEA
- Contribute to business development, bids, and new client acquisition
Thought Leadership & Market Influence
- Contribute to research, insights, and thought leadership in Total Rewards
- Represent Korn Ferry at industry events and client forums
- Stay ahead of market trends, including future workforce expectations (Gen Z / Millennial)
What we’re looking for:
- Deep experience in Total Rewards / Compensation & Benefits / HR consulting
- Proven track record delivering complex reward programmes
- Strong knowledge of reward design, job architecture, and pay governance
- Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrix environments
- Commercial mindset with experience in client development and relationship management
- Strong analytical capability using data to drive insight and decision-making
Why join Korn Ferry?
- Be part of a global market leader in organisational consulting
- Work on cutting-edge reward transformation projects
- Influence how organisations approach fairness, transparency, and DE&I through pay
- Collaborate across a high-performing, international network
- Join a firm experiencing strong growth and innovation in digital reward solutions
