Senior Compensation Manager (m / f / d)

The Stepstone Group; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a strategic Senior Compensation Manager to drive global compensation initiatives and lead cross-functional projects. This role involves managing compensation program design, benchmarking, annual planning, and data analytics in a fast-paced, innovation-driven tech environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep compensation expertise and strong project management skills, supported by a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Leistungen

30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year's Eve

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Job bike

Discounted parking or job ticket

Discounted Urban Sports Club membership

In-house gym

In-house barista

Bring your dog to the office

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in global compensation, preferably in an international or matrix organization.
• Deep understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and market pricing methodologies.
• Experience with equity programs and executive compensation is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop and refine compensation frameworks aligning with the company culture.
• Conduct market analyses to ensure competitive and equitable compensation.
• Lead annual compensation reviews and provide guidance to senior leaders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Market Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

HRIS systems (ideally Workday)

Compensation tools (WTW, AON Radford)

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We’re looking for a strategic Senior Compensation Manager to drive our global compensation initiatives and lead key cross-functional projects. In this role, you’ll manage the design, implementation, and governance of compensation programs across the organization—with a focus on scalability, market competitiveness, and operational excellence. You’ll combine deep compensation expertise with strong project management skills to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced, innovation-driven tech environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Design & Strategy : Develop and refine compensation frameworks (base pay, variable incentives, and equity) that align with our fast-paced, innovation-driven culture.
• Benchmarking & Market Intelligence : Conduct market analyses using tools like WTW and AON Radford to ensure competitive and equitable compensation across roles and regions.
• Annual Compensation Planning : Lead the planning and execution of annual compensation reviews, including merit, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Stakeholder Partnership : Provide guidance and training to People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders on compensation philosophy, job leveling, and pay decisions.
• Project Management : Lead and deliver cross-functional compensation projects.
• Data & Analytics : Use compensation data to deliver insights and recommendations to leadership,develop dashboards and models that support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field - Master’s degree or MBA a plus
• Proven track record in global compensation, preferably in an internationalor matrixorganization
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and compensation tools
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong project management skills, including excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of job architecture, pay structures, and market pricing methodologies. (e.g., WTW, AON Radford)
• Experience with equity programs and executive compensation is desirable

Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer :

• 30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year's Eve
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Job bike
• Discounted parking or job ticket
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership
• In-house gym
• In-house barista
• And you can bring your dog to the office!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.