Interim Compensation Manager

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced Compensation Manager for a 12-month interim role in the UK. The position involves strategic planning for pay structures, conducting market analyses, and ensuring compliance with compensation laws. Candidates should have a strong consulting background and capability to support HR leaders effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in compensation management at a Manager level.
• Strong background in compliance and pay equity.
• Proven track record in market benchmarking and compensation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of annual compensation cycle.
• Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analyses.
• Manage participation in compensation surveys and pay equity audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Consulting Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job description

Interim or FTC (12-month assignment) for a Compensation Manager role in the UK, reporting to the Global Head of C&B.

This role partners with HR and business leaders to ensure that compensation structures and practices are market competitive, internally equitable, legally compliant, and aligned with the organisation’s strategy and values worldwide.

1. Leads the planning and execution of the annual compensation cycle, including merit, bonus, and equity planning, ensuring alignment with budget, performance, and business objectives.
2. Conducts and presents market benchmarking and compensation analyses to support job offers, promotions, and organisational design decisions.
3. Maintains and evolves salary structures, job families, and internal leveling frameworks in alignment with market trends and internal equity.
4. Manages participation in compensation surveys and analyses results to make recommendations on pay positioning and strategy.
5. Conducts internal pay equity audits and risk assessments; develops recommendations and implements solutions to ensure fairness and compliance.
6. Supports compliance with pay transparency laws and advises on communications and practices that promote pay clarity and trust.
7. Provides consultative support to HR business partners and leaders on compensation decisions and policy interpretation.
8. Supports M&A or organisational change initiatives by evaluating and integrating compensation programs and job structures.
9. Develops compensation training, guidelines, and communication materials for HR and business stakeholders.
10. Ensures compliance with all applicable compensation laws and regulations, pay transparency, and local requirements.
11. Identifies and implements process improvements, systems, and tools to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of compensation programs.

This is an immediate-start role for experienced contractors, ideally with a consulting background at the Manager level. The assignment is expected to last approximately 12 months, supporting the Global Head of C&B in executing priorities for 2025/6, which are time-bound.

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