Compensation Manager

About SEGA

SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly.

Company

SEGA Europe Ltd

Location

SEGA HQ, Chiswick Business Park (Hybrid working: 3‑days per week in‑office)

Role

We’re excited to be recruiting for a Compensation Manager to support the ongoing development of the Total Rewards function at SEGA. In this newly created role, you will play a key part in embedding our compensation principles within SEGA and our studios, supporting the Head of Total Rewards to ensure our pay practices are competitive, equitable and compliant. In your first year, you will help deliver on the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive and contribute to the continued evolution of our compensation practices and processes at SEGA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Total Rewards in delivering SEGA’s compensation strategy
• Contribute to the development of SEGA’s compensation framework, including our compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary ranges and more
• Manage the annual compensation planning and bonus processes
• Oversee salary benchmarking for recruitment, job changes and annual salary reviews
• Manage participation in external compensation surveys, analysing results to inform our compensation strategy and pay positioning
• Conduct regular pay equity analysis to ensure internal equity and compliance
• Develop reporting and dashboards to deliver data‑driven insights that inform our compensation strategy
• Deliver on statutory and internal reporting requirements, such as UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting
• Collaborate with, and provide support and guidance to, our HR Business Partnering teams on compensation policies and processes
• Ensure accuracy and upkeep of compensation data in Workday
• Line‑manage and develop the newly created Total Rewards Analyst role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Analytically minded and detail‑oriented
• Strong Excel skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Previous experience in a Total Rewards Manager or Compensation Manager role
• Previous experience working with job evaluation methodologies, ideally Mercer IPE
• Previous experience working with compensation surveys, ideally Croner and Radford
• Previous experience working in a growing or evolving Total Rewards function is highly desirable
• Previous experience using Workday and the Advanced Compensation module is highly desirable
• Previous experience with, or knowledge of, the gaming industry is a plus

Working the SEGA Way

We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we ensure that we look after ours…

• Gaming buffs can join lunchtime get‑gaming sessions, Clubs SEGA, regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.
• Foodies can enjoy fresh fruit and cereal every single day.
• Fitness enthusiasts enjoy discounted gym memberships, a ride‑to‑work scheme, a workout area, bootcamps in the business park, weekly yoga classes and in‑house massage therapy.
• Comprehensive benefits include life assurance, income protection, private healthcare and dental insurance schemes, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme.
• Regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at attractive venues in Central London and Christmas parties for you to brag about.
• Flexible working hours to balance life outside the office.
• We actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our Careers Website to find out why we are a workplace you’ll never want to leave!