Compensation Advisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Sage; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Work away scheme

Memberships for finances, health and |

Disability-friendly policies

Job summary

Sage is seeking a Global Compensation Advisor in Newcastle on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will partner with Reward, People and Finance to provide expert pay guidance, support programmes and drive equitable decisions. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the Newcastle office and 2 from home.

You will influence leaders, manage end-to-end cases, apply job evaluation methods, and contribute to annual reward activities and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compensation, Reward, HR Operations or People Advisory.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary benchmarking and governance.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert compensation advice to leaders and colleagues.
• Escalate complex reward queries and manage end-to-end compensation cases.
• Evaluate roles using job evaluation and levelling methodologies.
• Deliver data-driven pay recommendations balancing market and internal equity.
• Support salary reviews, bonuses and Gender Pay Gap reporting.
• Maintain compensation data with audits and controls.
• Contribute to governance and process improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with Reward, Payroll, Finance and HRIS teams.

Skills

Compensation

Reward

HR Operations

People Advisory

Job Evaluation

Salary Benchmarking

Governance

Excel (Advanced)

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Willis Towers Watson frameworks

Job description

We're looking for a Global Compensation Advisor to join our Reward team and help shape fair, competitive and data-driven pay practices across our global workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly visible team at the centre of Sage's global reward operations. You'll partner with teams across Reward, People, Finance and the wider business to provide expert compensation guidance, support key reward programmes and help drive equitable pay decisions that support our colleagues and business objectives.

At Sage we have a hybrid working pattern - candidates must be able to work in the Newcastle office 3 days a week and 2 from home.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Compensation Advisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

What will you be doing?

• Provide expert compensation advice to leaders, People teams and colleagues across the business
• Act as the escalation point for complex reward and compensation queries
• Manage end-to-end compensation cases, including salary reviews, promotions, pay exceptions and governance activities
• Evaluate roles using established job evaluation and levelling methodologies, including Willis Towers Watson frameworks
• Partner with business leaders to deliver data-driven pay recommendations that balance market competitiveness, internal equity and business needs
• Support annual reward activities including salary reviews, bonus cycles and Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Maintain high-quality compensation data through audits, reporting and process controls
• Complete salary benchmarking surveys and provide compensation insights to stakeholders
• Build strong relationships across Reward, Payroll, Finance, HRIS and leadership teams to help deliver an exceptional colleague experience
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compensation governance and operational efficiency

You'll likely bring:

• Experience in Compensation, Reward, HR Operations, People Advisory or a related discipline
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies, salary benchmarking and compensation governance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A detail-oriented and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to balance governance requirements with commercial business needs
• Experience supporting annual reward review processes
• Confidence influencing and partnering with stakeholders at different levels across an organisation

Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)

Benefits video – https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU

• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Enhanced parental leave
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

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People

United Kingdom

Newcastle

Hybrid

Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We’re a Disability Confident employer — if you’re applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact [e-mail] .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.