Global Compensation Manager

Exclusive Networks; Boulogne-Billancourt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Networks is seeking a Global Compensation Manager to lead and optimize our worldwide compensation programs. You will oversee market data, governance, and policy development, partnering with HR, Finance and Legal to ensure equity and alignment with business strategy.

You will work under the Global Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits and collaborate with regional teams to implement and maintain salary structures, pay transparency, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits in an international environment.
• Knowledge of global compensation.
• Knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to global compensation projects and initiatives.
• Act as the compensation SME for Workday Compensation adoption and governance.
• Maintain global job architecture, grading and leveling framework.
• Ensure internal equity across functions, countries and units.
• Drive the Annual Compensation Review process from planning to post-cycle analysis.
• Prepare dashboards and executive reports on compensation metrics.

Skills

Global compensation

Job evaluation

Analytics

English/French

HRIS

Tools

HRIS tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Exclusive Networks is the global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist that provides partners and end-customers with a wide range of services and product portfolios. With offices in over 45 countries and the ability to serve customers in over 170 countries, we combine deep local expertise with the scale and delivery of a single global organization.

About Exclusive Networks

Our best‑in‑class vendor portfolio is carefully curated with all leading industry players. Our services range from managed security to specialist technical accreditation and training and capitalize on rapidly evolving technologies and changing business models. For more information visit www.exclusive-networks.com.

At Exclusive Networks, we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering the best to our ecosystem, shaping a prosperous and trusted digital world, and helping our people to realize their full potential.

Duties and responsibilities

As a Global Compensation Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Exclusive Networks' global compensation programs. You will act as the Company's compensation subject matter expert, ensuring that our compensation practices remain competitive, equitable, data‑driven and aligned with our business objectives.

You will work closely with the Global Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits and the Global Compensation & Benefits Senior Manager, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal and business leaders across the organization. Reporting directly to the Global Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits, you will contribute to the delivery of the Group's Total Rewards strategy through compensation expertise, market intelligence, analytics and operational excellence.

As The Global Compensation Manager You Will

Internally

• Contribute to global compensation projects and initiatives
• Act as the key contributor for Workday Compensation (Core & Advanced Compensation), driving continuous process improvements, data quality, reporting enhancements, and system optimization in partnership with HRIS, IT, and external vendors
• Support the design, development, enhancement and implementation of global compensation programs and policies by:
• Maintaining and governing the global job architecture, grading and leveling framework.
• Ensuring internal equity and consistency across functions, countries and business units.
• Developing, maintaining and updating salary ranges across all affiliates.
• Conducting job evaluations and market pricing analyses.
• Driving the Annual Compensation Review process, from budget planning and system preparation through manager guidance and post‑cycle analysis.
• Partner with the Global Compensation & Benefits Senior Manager on EU Pay Transparency and Pay Equity initiatives by:
• Supporting readiness and compliance efforts related to the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Conducting pay equity analyses and identifying compensation disparities.
• Preparing dashboards, insights and executive reporting.
• Partnering with HR, Legal and business stakeholders to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing compensation processes, governance and employee experience.
• Lead compensation audits and data quality reviews, ensuring compliance with policies and governance standards.
• Partner with Legal, HR and Finance teams on CSRD and ESG reporting requirements, providing compensation and workforce analytics while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Support international mobility processes by providing guidance on compensation‑related aspects of employee transfers and assignments.
• Develop compensation tools, guidelines and resources to support HR teams and managers.
• Act as a compensation subject matter expert, providing recommendations and guidance on compensation matters.
• Deliver training sessions to HR teams and managers on compensation programs, policies and practices.
• Leverage analytics and reporting tools to assess the effectiveness of compensation programs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Externally

• Coordinate compensation‑related projects with external consulting firms, survey providers and other reward partners.
• Lead participation in compensation surveys, including job matching exercises and survey governance.
• Analyze market compensation data, salary surveys and industry benchmarks to develop recommendations on salary structures, pay ranges and compensation programs.
• Monitor compensation trends, regulatory developments and market best practices, proactively recommending enhancements to maintain competitiveness and compliance

Qualifications and experience

The Ideal Global Compensation Manager

• 5-7 years' experience in Compensation & Benefits (in an international compensation / controlling environment ; experience in consulting company would be a plus)
• Knowledge of global compensation
• Knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems
• Project management skills
• Good analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills
• Experience with advanced Excel functionality, Power Point and HRIS tools
• Detail‑oriented with high degree of accuracy when working with data and reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both in English and French
• Practicality and effectiveness in your daily work, prioritizing key tasks and meeting tight deadlines
• Must be organized and responsive
• Ability to help in preparing training materials and process documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why work for us

We are people focused and strongly believe that talent empowers us to continue our dynasty of disruption and growth in the future. Our Mission is to drive the transition to a totally trusted digital world for all people and organizations. Visit our website www.exclusive-networks.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the recruitment and hiring of individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe this strengthens our ability to develop superior solutions, make informed decisions, and better serve our valued customers. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or any similar characteristic. Employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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