Global Compensation Leader – Pay Equity & Strategy

7355-Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited Legal Entity; Churwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Compensation to lead pay equity initiatives and design compensation programs across multiple markets from Leeds, UK.

You will partner with HR leaders and external vendors to ensure fair, compliant and competitive compensation strategies, while driving annual salary planning and incentive programs. This role emphasizes governance, analytics and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years in global compensation, total rewards, or compensation consulting.
• Experience designing and implementing compensation programs across multiple countries and markets.
• Strong knowledge of compensation regulations, pay transparency requirements, and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global pay equity initiatives, including analysis, governance, monitoring, and action planning.
• Develop and implement local compensation program designs to address market needs while maintaining alignment to global philosophies.
• Create and execute compensation communication strategies and materials for employees, managers, and HR partners.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify and address retention challenges through market-informed reward solutions.
• Oversee sales compensation plan design, administration, governance, and effectiveness assessments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable compensation regulations and internal policies across global markets.
• Manage relationships with compensation consultants, market data providers, and other external vendors.
• Lead annual compensation processes, including salary planning, incentive programs, and year-end rewards activities.
• Provide ongoing compensation consulting and support to HR Business Partners and leaders.
• Analyze market trends, pay practices, and workforce needs to recommend enhancements.

Skills

Pay equity analysis

Stakeholder management

Compensation governance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance/Economics

Master’s degree in HR/Business (MBA/MS)

Tools

CCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Compensation to lead pay equity initiatives and design compensation programs across multiple markets from Leeds, UK.

You will partner with HR leaders and external vendors to ensure fair, compliant and competitive compensation strategies, while driving annual salary planning and incentive programs. This role emphasizes governance, analytics and stakeholder influence.