Senior Compensation Manager

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the global media sector is seeking a Compensation Consultant to enhance compensation processes across regions. This role involves collaborating with US counterparts to implement tailored reward solutions and acting as a subject matter expert for business areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a keen understanding of commercial dynamics. You will lead a team of analysts, ensuring effective project management and compliance with regional compensation plans. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape compensation strategies and drive business success.

Benefits

Excellent culture

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills are a necessity.
• Demonstrable experience of managing large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish efficient compensation processes aligning global initiatives with local practices.
• Manage deal development and negotiations on Executive packages.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Commercial knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Client

Global Media business

Job Description

• Work in partnership with equivalent peers in the US offices (NYC and LA) to establish efficient compensation processes that align global initiatives with local practice.
• Identify, design, gain necessary approval, and implement tailored reward solutions within agreed operating frameworks.
• Act as an 'Internal Consultant' for assigned Business Areas on all projects/initiatives with a compensation impact.
• Act as 'Subject Matter Expert' for identified area: consult and advise local HR during business case development and take forward to US for approval.
• Act as 'Process Owner' for identified area: Manage the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of processes for the entire Region, working with key stakeholders to achieve successful end-to-end delivery.
• Working closely with the business and local HR, manage the deal development/negotiations on all Executive packages (Director & above) using local benchmarking information and working within the agreed approval matrix.
• Work with local HR in the development and/or maintenance of salary ranges for the Region.
• Develop and/or maintain external networks at a Regional level to act efficiently as an expert in trends and compensation initiatives for the EMEA market. Suggest changes if appropriate to Country HR.
• Apply commercial thinking and an understanding of the business and HR to provide pragmatic and informed HR solutions and ideas that meet both the business needs and fit with the HR agenda.
• Monitor the competitiveness of Regional compensation plans and work with local HR to ensure legal compliance where necessary. Following the Global approval matrix, make recommendations for change as necessary.

Line management of two analysts, including responsibility for work delegation and development, including performance reviews.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong numerical and analytical skills are a necessity.
• Demonstrable commercial knowledge and understanding.
• Evidence of having successfully program managed large, complex projects or programs, achieving satisfaction & timeline objectives.
• Strong communication skills in the presentation of plans for review and approval, and in communication of plans to managers and employees.
• Specific EMEA experience would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience of grasping issues quickly and delivering effective and efficient solutions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency is essential.
• High level of IT literacy and use of Microsoft Office packages would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

Excellent culture
Competitive compensation