At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compensation strategies and drive data-driven analyses to attract top talent.
- Company: Dynamic global organisation with a focus on innovative reward strategies.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, equal opportunity employer, and global collaboration.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enhance your career in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a high-visibility role shaping compensation practices.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Total Reward with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
In this London-based role you will serve as a senior compensation expert, advising HR partners and leaders on market-aligned reward strategies. You’ll partner with the Global Compensation team to shape regional Total Rewards priorities, oversee EMEA compliance, and drive data-driven analyses to inform pay decisions. You’ll lead cross-functional projects and present insights to Compensation Committees, helping attract and retain talent. This is a high-visibility, impact-focused position.
Pay / Benefits
- Office 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week
- Equal opportunity employer
- Global exposure and cross-border collaboration
Responsibilities
- Be the primary contact for compensation matters for assigned business groups
- Provide market trend insights and assess regional impact
- Oversee EMEA compensation compliance and regulatory requirements
- Conduct market benchmarking and share findings to keep pay structures competitive
- Advise on compensation levels for new hires with supporting analysis
- Collaborate with Global Compensation to design/manage base pay and bonus programs
- Lead/adopt ad hoc compensation projects and new role structures
- Prepare materials for Compensation Committees and support reporting
- Stay current on market practices through industry forums and networks
- Support the annual compensation review cycle and analytics procedures
Key requirements
- 10+ years in Total Reward within a global organization
- Extensive experience managing pay and bonus programs, ideally in global financial services
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-heavy work
- Customer service orientation and ability to balance conflicting stakeholder interests
- Excellent written and verbal communication across all organizational levels
- Strong cross-cultural awareness and confidentiality
- Independent problem solving and consulting skills
- Solid project management and ability to deliver with attention to detail
- Analytical mindset
- Customer-oriented
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Market benchmarking and analyses
- Compensation analytics and reporting
- Base pay and bonus program design
Principal, Global Compensation employer: Wellington Management
Wellington Management is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Join a team that values innovation and compliance, ensuring your contributions are meaningful and impactful in the world of finance.
