Global Compensation Specialist — Drive Data-Driven Rewards in Woking

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime. All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people & nature.

With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds & with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science & advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge & drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses & governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured.

By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle. Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources & global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

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MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To build a thriving, future-ready WWF workforce by ensuring that people at all levels have the skills, capabilities, and development pathways needed to deliver the WWF Strategy. Embed WWF’s core values and standards to strengthen the culture and create the right working environment across the Network. Develop and maintain People & Culture (P&C) standards, policies, systems, and platforms that attract, develop, and retain the right people for the organisation. Create the conditions for high performance, ensuring that staff can perform at their fullest potential and maximise their contribution to WWF’s conservation goals.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The Senior Specialist, Compensation is an individual contributor role responsible for the operational execution and continuous improvement of compensation processes across WWF International. Acting as the technical and analytical focal point for Compensation, the role supports the Head, Compensation & Benefits to translate compensation strategy into robust, scalable, and well-governed compensation practices. The role requires analytical capability, sound judgement, and the ability to prioritise and deliver high‑quality outputs in a complex, global environment with competing demands and stakeholders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Annual Salary Budgeting and Review
  • Coordinate and execute the annual salary budgeting and salary review processes across WWF International in line with approved compensation policy, governance, and timelines.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of salary review data, scenarios, and outcomes; prepare draft recommendations and insights for the Head, Compensation & Benefits.
  • Develop and maintain salary review tools, templates, and guidance to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of the organisation’s compensation processes.
  • Support Country Office P&C teams throughout the salary review cycle, addressing complex cases and policy interpretation questions.
• Salary Benchmarking, Surveys and Offers
  • Participate in and manage inputs into relevant salary and labour market surveys across all WWF locations.
  • Analyse published and bespoke market data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
  • Assess the relevance and quality of existing survey sources and recommend improvements or alternative data sources.
  • Prepare salary offers for new hires, promotions, and internal moves in accordance with policy.
• Job Evaluation and Grading
  • Act as the technical focal point for the organisation’s job evaluation methodology and system.
  • Conduct job evaluations and review grading decisions in accordance with established frameworks and governance.
  • Provide hands‑on support and guidance to P&C colleagues to strengthen understanding and correct application of job evaluation principles.
  • Partner with the Head, Compensation & Benefits to maintain integrity and consistency of grading standards globally.
• Tools, Analytics and Process Improvement
  • Design, build, and maintain compensation tools, templates, dashboards, and analytical models to support decision‑making.
  • Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, or standardise compensation‑related processes.
  • Translate complex compensation data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
  • Ensure high standards of data accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Advisory, Projects and Governance
  • Act as a subject matter expert for compensation‑related queries across WWF International.
  • Support the Head, Compensation & Benefits in drafting, reviewing, and updating compensation policies and guidelines.
  • Contribute to compensation‑related projects and initiatives, including global framework reviews and system enhancements.
  • Build compensation capability within Country Office P&C teams through practical guidance, materials, and knowledge-sharing.

PROFILE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in compensation or total rewards, preferably in an international or matrixed organisation.
• Professional certification in HR or Compensation (e.g. GRP, CCP, equivalent) is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into practical recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort with HRIS and compensation systems.
• Hands-on experience with job evaluation methodologies, particularly Mercer IPE, Korn Ferry Hay, or Willis Towers Watson.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge constructively.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and strong sense of professional integrity.
• Ability to design practical tools, templates, and process solutions for diverse user groups.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Frequent interaction and collaboration with Country Office P&C teams.

External

Acts as the first point of contact for related vendors such as salary survey providers and job evaluation and compensation system vendors.

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 03 June (midnight CET). Work permit restrictions may apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.