Compensation Manager

SEGA Europe; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SEGA Europe as a Compensation Manager, a key role to uphold equitable pay practices and manage our compensation framework in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with our HR teams to support ABDE's total rewards strategy, ensuring your insights and analytical skills contribute significantly to our studios' success. With hybrid working, competitive salaries, and a robust benefits package, SEGA offers a unique opportunity in the gaming industry that allows you to thrive while enjoying a diverse work culture.

Benefits

Gym membership discount

Lunchtime gaming sessions

Weekly yoga classes

In-house massage therapy

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a compensation role, preferably in Total Rewards.
• Strong background in compensation frameworks development.
• Experience managing salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Total Rewards in compensation strategy delivery.
• Manage annual compensation planning and bonus processes.
• Oversee salary benchmarking and job changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of EU Pay Transparency Directive

Teamwork

Education

Experience as Total Rewards Manager or Compensation Manager

Experience with job evaluation methodologies (e.g. Mercer IPE)

Experience with compensation surveys (e.g., Croner, Radford)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company:SEGA Europe Ltd
Location:SEGA HQ ,Chiswick Business Park , Hybrid working(3-days per week in-office)

We’re excited to be recruiting for a Compensation Manager to support with the ongoing development of the Total Rewards function at SEGA. In this newly created role, you will be a key player in embedding our compensation principles within SEGA and our studios, supporting the Head of Total Rewards to ensure our pay practices are competitive, equitable and compliant. In your first year as Compensation Manager, you will help deliver on the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, contributing to the continued evolution of our compensation practices and processes at SEGA. Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Total Rewards in delivering SEGA’s compensation strategy
• Contribute to the development of SEGA’s compensation framework, including our compensation philosophy, job architecture, salary ranges and more
• Manage the annual compensation planning and bonus processes
• Oversee salary benchmarking for recruitment, job changes and annual salary reviews
• Manage participation in external compensation surveys, analysing results to inform our compensation strategy and pay positioning
• Conduct regular pay equity analysis to ensure internal equity and compliance
• Develop reporting and dashboards to deliver data-driven insights that inform our compensation strategy
• Deliver on statutory and internal reporting requirements, such as UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting
• Collaborate with, and provide support and guidance to, our HR Business Partnering teams on compensation policies and processes
• Ensure accuracy and upkeep of compensation data in Workday
• Line manage and develop the newly created Total Rewards Analyst role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Analytically minded and detail-oriented
• Strong Excel skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• An understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Previous experience in a Total Rewards Manager or Compensation Manager role
• Previous experience working with job evaluation methodologies, ideally Mercer IPE
• Previous experience working with compensation surveys, ideally Croner and Radford
• Previous experience working in a growing or evolving Total Rewards function is highly desirable
• Previous experience using Workday and the Advanced Compensation module is highly desirable
• Previous experience with, or knowledge of, the gaming industry is a plus

A BIT ABOUT SEGASEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with our European HQ based in West London and development studios spanning the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight and Creative Assembly.At the heart of SEGA is our publishing team based in London, where we help the studios bring their creative vision to life. Here we have a hardworking bunch of people spanning Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA and more.Together, we drive the continued success and evolution of our Western business through living our company values of being product focused, embracing true partnerships and always having fun so that we can strive to come together as One SEGA.
WORKING THE SEGA WAYWe believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we make sure that we look after ours…For our gaming buffs, you can get involved in our lunchtime get gaming sessions in our games lounge and Club SEGA, regular gaming tournaments and free SEGA games on Steam.If you're more of a foodie, you can take advantage of fresh fruit and cereal every single day.Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership, ride to work scheme, workout area and bootcamps in the business park. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy.You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes life assurance, income protection, private healthcare & dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme. We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making SEGA the best it can be.We hold regular lunch & learn sessions, company updates at incredible venues in Central London and Christmas parties that you’ll want to brag to your mates about! What’s not to loveWe pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to ensure that you have a life outside of the office.We want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our Careers website to find out why we are a workplace you’ll never want to leave!