Compensation Manager (Global Projects)

Oakleaf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Reward professional to shape compensation frameworks and ensure compliance with pay gap regulations. This pivotal role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders and analysis of compensation data, with a focus on global initiatives. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in gender pay gap reporting and a strong analytical mindset. The position is hybrid in London, offering a chance to impact global compensation strategies.

Benefits

Opportunity to build foundational frameworks

Culture valuing innovation and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 full cycles of hands-on gender pay gap reporting experience.
• 3-8 years’ experience in Reward or Compensation in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Comfort working with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global gender pay gap reporting and actionable insights.
• Support compliance for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
• Develop scalable SOPs and reporting automation.

Skills

Hands-on gender pay gap reporting experience

Strong understanding of EU pay transparency regulations

Project management discipline

Analytical mindset

Ability to translate complex data into insights

Job description

Salary £90,000 – £110,000

Location: London (Hybrid 3 days in office)

Shape the Future of Fair Compensation at a Leading Global Tech Company

Our client – a world-class technology leader operating across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas – is expanding its Global Performance & Incentives Projects team. They are looking for a passionate Reward professional who can bring expertise, analytical rigor, and strategic thinking to some of the most important compensation initiatives in the business.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking tech environment where data, automation, and global-scale problem solving drive everything we do.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in building and enhancing global compensation frameworks – especially around pay equity, gender pay gap reporting, and EU Pay Transparency Directive (2026) readiness. You will partner with senior stakeholders, use data to tell meaningful stories, and help architect solutions that impact tens of thousands of employees across regions.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead global gender pay gap reporting, from calculations to submissions and actionable insights.
• Support EU market preparation for the 2026 EU Pay Transparency Directive, shaping the systems and processes needed for compliance.
• Develop scalable SOPs, frameworks, and long-term reporting automation for a global tech environment.
• Run compensation and people data analyses to highlight trends, risks, and equity issues.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and regional teams to integrate projects into the wider Total Rewards strategy.
• Partner closely with senior Compensation leadership on future-ready global initiatives.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 full cycles of hands‑on gender pay gap reporting experience (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of EU pay transparency regulations and practical exposure to implementation or readiness projects.
• 3-8 years’ experience in Reward, Compensation, in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment.
• Strong project management discipline and comfort working with global stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and business recommendations.
• Curiosity, ambition, and a desire to grow into a larger global remit.

Why Join?

• Drive impact at a global scale within a high‑performing tech firm.
• Work on industry‑leading compensation initiatives with strong executive visibility.
• Hybrid working model in London, a key global hub for the organisation.
• Opportunity to build foundational frameworks ahead of major regulatory change.
• A culture that values innovation, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.

Interested?

If you’re ready for a role where your work directly shapes global compensation strategy in one of the world’s most innovative tech companies, we’d love to hear from you.