Global Compensation Strategy Lead

Wella Operations US LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + birthday day off

Personal leave for life events

Volunteering days

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Wella Company in Wimbledon (UK) seeks a Senior Manager, Compensation COE to lead global compensation programs, pay equity initiatives, and annual salary and incentive processes. You will partner with regional teams, HR COE, and Finance to drive governance, structure maintenance, and budgeting alignment.

Responsibilities include consulting across HR, evaluating job structures, and ensuring transparent, compliant compensation practices while collaborating with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience, particularly in Compensation in progressive and global organizations.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to understand global cultures.
• Ability to work independently. Self-motivated and results driven.
• Solutions-oriented and analytically minded, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex compensation and business challenges.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality, with demonstrated ability to translate complex data and concepts into clear, concise materials.
• Strong project management skills. Demonstrates the ability to be agile and multi-task.
• Advanced skill level in Excel, including use of V-Lookups, and pivot tables. Advanced skill in PowerPoint is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to global HR community on compensation topics, ensuring alignment with the company philosophy and global processes.
• Serve as a primary Compensation Partner to a designated global client group, guiding offers and building compensation competency.
• Lead job evaluations, market pricing, and job grading activities across supported functions.
• Support the Senior Director, Global Compensation in annual compensation processes, merit planning, and governance activities.
• Advise People Business Partners during annual cycles by interpreting guidelines and monitoring timelines.
• Lead annual process readiness activities including testing, communications, and training materials.

Skills

Strong communicator

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Independence

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Wella Company in Wimbledon (UK) seeks a Senior Manager, Compensation COE to lead global compensation programs, pay equity initiatives, and annual salary and incentive processes. You will partner with regional teams, HR COE, and Finance to drive governance, structure maintenance, and budgeting alignment.

Responsibilities include consulting across HR, evaluating job structures, and ensuring transparent, compliant compensation practices while collaborating with global stakeholders.