Compensation Manager

SEGA; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is recruiting a Compensation Manager to enhance their Total Rewards function. The role involves managing compensation strategies, ensuring compliance with pay practices, and collaborating with HR. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong analytical skills, contributing to a dynamic team in a creative environment.

Benefits

Lunchtime gaming sessions

Discounted gym memberships

Comprehensive insurance

Pension schemes

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Total Rewards or Compensation Manager.
• Experience with job evaluation methodologies, preferably Mercer IPE.
• Experience with compensation surveys, such as Croner and Radford.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Total Rewards in delivering SEGA's compensation strategy.
• Manage the annual compensation planning and bonus processes.
• Conduct pay equity analyses to ensure internal equity and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel

Team Collaboration

Understanding of EU Pay Transparency Directive

Tools

Workday

Job description

Company: SEGA Europe Ltd

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

We are excited to be recruiting for a Compensation Manager to support 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, you will help deliver on the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, contributing to the evolution of our compensation practices and processes at SEGA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Head of Total Rewards in delivering SEGA's compensation strategy
2. Contribute to the development of SEGA's compensation framework, including philosophy, job architecture, salary ranges, and more
3. Manage the annual compensation planning and bonus processes
4. Oversee salary benchmarking for recruitment, job changes, and salary reviews
5. Participate in external compensation surveys, analyzing results to inform strategy and pay positioning
6. Conduct pay equity analyses to ensure internal equity and compliance
7. Develop reporting and dashboards for data-driven insights
8. Deliver statutory and internal reports, such as UK Gender Pay Gap reporting
9. Collaborate with HR Business Partnering teams on compensation policies and processes
10. Maintain accuracy of compensation data in Workday
11. Line manage and develop the Total Rewards Analyst role

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. Analytically minded and detail-oriented
2. Strong Excel skills
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
4. Understanding of the EU Pay Transparency Directive
5. Experience as a Total Rewards or Compensation Manager
6. Experience with job evaluation methodologies, preferably Mercer IPE
7. Experience with compensation surveys, such as Croner and Radford
8. Experience in a growing or evolving Total Rewards function is highly desirable
9. Experience with Workday and the Advanced Compensation module is highly desirable
10. Knowledge of the gaming industry is a plus

About SEGA

SEGA is a leading interactive entertainment company with European HQ in West London and studios across the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity, our studios include Sports Interactive, Two Point Studios, Hardlight, and Creative Assembly. Our publishing team in London supports our studios in bringing their creative visions to life, with teams in Tech, Sales, Marketing, Finance, QA, and more.

Working the SEGA Way

We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people. We offer various benefits including lunchtime gaming sessions, tournaments, free SEGA games, fresh fruit and cereal, discounted gym memberships, ride-to-work schemes, workout areas, yoga classes, massage therapy, comprehensive insurance, pension schemes, competitive salaries, and bonuses. We also organize regular events, company updates, and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Check out our Careers website to learn more about why SEGA is a workplace you'll love!