Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager (All Genders)

zooplus AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the eCommerce pet sector seeks a Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager to shape their global compensation strategy. This role involves developing competitive pay structures, overseeing performance management processes, and enhancing pay transparency. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating joy for pets and their parents.

Benefits

20% discount in our zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

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

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Compensation & Benefits, with experience at Manager/Senior Manager level.
• Ability to design and evolve rewards strategies, including incentives.
• Familiar with European (especially German) compensation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Zooplus' base pay philosophy.
• Oversee pay-related processes in performance management.
• Manage bonus programs and drive enhancements to benefits.

Skills

Compensation Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Change Management

Job description

Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager (All Genders)

• Full-time
• Department: Human Resources

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.

We're on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers, and fuel a pet-first business.

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:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Information:

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote.

Our benefits include:

• 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

Want to know more? Learn more about zooplus here, and check out our LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to get a glimpse into the zooplus culture.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.