Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager (All Genders)

zooplus SE; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet supplies industry seeks a Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager in London. This role involves shaping a competitive compensation strategy, managing pay structures, and ensuring compliance. With a focus on data-driven rewards, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing employee engagement and driving business performance while enjoying a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

20% discount in our zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

28 vacation days plus days off on 24th and 31st of December

Corporate rates at a local gym

Company mobile phone for work and personal use

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits at Manager/Senior Manager level.
• Ability to design rewards strategies including incentives.
• Familiar with European compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Zooplus' base pay philosophy and compensation strategy.
• Oversee annual reward cycle and manage bonus programs.
• Lead initiatives for pay transparency and compliance.

Skills

Compensation Strategy

Benefits Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Job description

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Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager (All Genders), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0b0c6a294056

Job Views: 6

Posted: 25.06.2025

Expiry Date: 09.08.2025

Job Description:

As Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for shaping and driving Zooplus' global compensation strategy. You will ensure that our pay structures remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with our evolving business needs. This role plays a key part in developing and implementing a transparent and data-driven approach to rewards, supporting both employee engagement and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Strategy: Develop and implement Zooplus' base pay philosophy, regularly updating pay ranges to maintain market competitiveness through benchmarking.
• Annual Reward Cycle: Oversee pay-related processes in performance management, including merit matrix implementation and out-of-cycle pay adjustments.
• Bonus & Incentives: Manage bonus programs, drive enhancements to car-related benefits, and facilitate LTIP award allocations.
• Pay Transparency & Compliance: Lead initiatives to enhance pay fairness and transparency while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
• Process & System Optimization: Collaborate with Workday and People Process teams to improve reward processes and user experience.
• Stakeholder Training & Enablement: Equip P&C teams and line managers with the tools and knowledge to make informed pay decisions.
• Job Architecture: Maintain and refine the job architecture framework, ensuring alignment between career progression and pay structures.
• Mobility & Recognition: Partner on international pay recommendations and contribute to Zooplus' recognition strategy.
• Data & Insights: Conduct pay analysis to inform decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with experience at Manager/Senior Manager level.
• Ability to design and evolve rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Knowledge of both compensation and benefits systems.
• Experience with monetary and non-monetary rewards.
• Familiar with European (especially German) compensation practices.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Ability to manage change and simplify complex processes.
• Experience with compensation and benefits systems.

Additional Information:

Our benefits:

• 20% discount in our zooplus shop
• Internal and external training
• Team events
• #LI-Hybrid
• 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
• Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
• Company mobile phone for work and personal use

We believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote.

Learn more about zooplus and our culture through our social media channels.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion.