Senior Compensation Lead

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Job Summary

Operating under broad direction, this role will focus on delivering an exceptional Total Reward Customer Experience (CX) and play a strategic role in influencing the organisation by fostering a deeper understanding of pay structures, equity, and total rewards strategy.

Primary accountability will be to manage both day-to-day and established compensation programs, and to participate in group projects as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to translate compensation insights into actionable recommendations that support business objectives, optimize cost management, and enhance employee satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Compensation Analysis & Business Support
  • Act as the go-to expert for compensation-related business requests, providing data-driven insights and guidance.
  • Conduct market benchmarking and pay structure analysis using internal and external data sources.
  • Develop and socialise salary grids for all Endava operating areas and drive alignment of non-standard salary grids (e.g., from M&A companies, in new markets, etc.).
  • Prepare complex compensation analyses, pay equity assessments, and incentive program evaluations.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to develop and offer recommendations on salary adjustments, promotions, and retention strategies underpinned by financial prudence.
• Annual Compensation & Incentive Cycles
  • Manage and operate annual compensation reviews, ensuring structured salary adjustments and pay equity compliance.
  • Coordinate and manage the entire Bonus and Equity Incentive Scheme, ensuring these processes are effectively implemented across all business units.
  • Provide C-level support, insights, and recommendations for compensation adjustments based on market data, employee performance, and cost impact analysis.
  • Oversee the management and optimization of all compensation plans (salary, step increases, grades) across multiple regions and business units.
• Pay Equity & Transparency
  • Lead pay equity analysis and develop proactive strategies to eliminate disparities in compensation.
  • Drive pay transparency compliance globally, ensuring adherence to laws such as the EU Pay Transparency Directive, UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting, and US Pay Disclosure Laws.
  • Provide leadership with insights on compensation fairness, pay gaps, and total rewards impact analysis.
• Market Intelligence & Analytics
  • Run global benchmarking using Mercer and other industry surveys to refine salary bands and incentive structures.
  • Use advanced analytics to inform key compensation decisions, including pay gap analysis, salary trends, and cost impact modeling.
  • Develop compensation dashboards and reports for executive leadership and Compensation Committees.
  • Collaborate with the in-house People and Data Insights team to develop business intelligence dashboards.
• Global Benefits & Program Expansion
  • Drive and operate the global benefits strategy, ensuring competitive, cost-effective, and regionally compliant programs.
  • Develop wellness, retirement, healthcare, and leave policies aligned with employee needs and business goals.
  • Drive benefits harmonization post-acquisition for a consistent employee experience.
  • Oversee global benefits communication strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with global and regional compensation regulations, including tax laws, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
  • Stay updated on legislative changes and adjust policies accordingly.
  • Develop governance frameworks for salary benchmarking, incentive design, and benefits optimization.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Global Total Rewards Experience – 8-10 years in Total Rewards, especially within the IT industry and multinational environments.
• Fair Pay & Transparency Expertise – Deep knowledge of global fair-pay laws, pay equity frameworks, and gender pay reporting.
• Executive Compensation & Incentives – Experience designing and managing compensation structures, LTIs, and executive bonus plans.
• HR M&A & Integration – Proven experience harmonizing compensation and benefits during mergers & acquisitions.
• Benchmarking & Analytics – Expertise in salary benchmarking, data analytics, and modeling, with strong Excel, Power BI, and HRIS skills.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Influence – Ability to lead and influence senior leaders on compensation decisions.
• Regulatory & Governance Knowledge – Deep understanding of labor laws and international compliance.
• Systems Knowledge – Working knowledge of Oracle HCM and Microsoft BI.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people:

• Finance: Salary package, share plan, bonuses, recognition awards, referral bonuses.
• Career Development: Coaching, global opportunities, internal programs, training, certifications.
• Learning Opportunities: Projects, rotations, tech communities, workshops, conferences.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work, flexible hours, employee assistance programs.
• Health: Wellbeing programs, wellness apps.
• Community: Tech communities, clubs, inclusion programs, events.

Our diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all individuals feel valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications based on merit, skills, and potential.